ESPN NFL Draft guru Todd McShay has compared Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Bryce Young to the reigning Super Bowl Most Valuable Player.
“I think he’s a smaller version of (Kansas City Chiefs star) Patrick Mahomes,” McShay said of Young during Wednesday’s edition of the ESPN “Get Up” program, as shared by Kevin Harrish of The Comeback. “The presence he has in the pocket, the ability to feel pressure coming, the ability to see the whole field and make all the throws with really good touch and timing. He’s different than all these other guys.”
Like ESPN’s Mel Kiper did last month, McShay noted Young is undersized for the position and will carry questions about his ability to remain healthy into the early days of his pro career. ESPN lists the 2021 Heisman Trophy winner at 6-foot-0 and 194 pounds, and McShay said on Wednesday that Young is working to add positive weight and get to over 200 pounds to help ease concerns about his durability.
