One Photo Could Cost Bryce Young His NFL Career

Young is one of the top prospects in the 2023 NFL draft but that could all change because of one thing.

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His height has always been a debate by scouts since he's listed at 6 feet but there's more evidence that say otherwise.

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A photo of him alongside ESPN analyst Mina Kimes has gone viral as it shows they both have the same height.

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Kimes was quick to defend Young by claiming she was wearing 4-inch heels when the photo was taken.

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Kimes is listed at 5 foot 7 but that didn't stop people on Twitter from debating about Young's actual height.

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The sweet spot for an NFL quarterback's height is 6'4" since it helps them see over their offensive line.

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But that doesn't necessarily mean short QBs can't find success in the NFL

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Legends like Joe Theisman, Michael Vick, and Drew Brees all played more than 12 years in the NFL.

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For Young, his talents have drawn comparisons to Patrick Mahomes and Stephen Curry for his playmaking and vision.

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He can silence the haters in the combine and prove his talent will be enough for teams to pick him number one.

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