How tall is Bryce Young? Alabama QB rise discussed ahead of NFL draft

HOUSTON – Maybe Bryce Young add his name to the “short list” of NFL quarterbacks who have succeeded in the league despite the fact that critics have attached great importance to their growth?

The height of the 2021 Heisman Trophy winner has been the subject of controversy as teams in need of QB look to potentially target Alabama the signalman goes to 2023 NFL Draft that at the end of April.

Bryce Young’s height is listed as 6 feet tall and weighs 194 pounds on his official profile on the University of Alabama Athletic Department website. Some sports departments tend to sugarcoat the size of their players to attract scouts, but Young’s measurements will be tested at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis.

The QB prospect’s stature controversy isn’t new and only arose as recently as the 2019 NFL Draft, when another Heisman Trophy winner was selected first overall. Arizona Cardinals.

This year, Kyler Murray became the subject of a dispute with the former Oklahoma QB was listed as 5’10” during his tenure with the Sooners. This measurement was then confirmed by the scouts as soon as they were able to see Murray in person on Combine NFL before draft.

While Murray’s pro career may still be overlooked, he was named NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year, selected to two Pro Bowls, and led the Cardinals to the playoffs in 2021, their first. appearance since 2015.

Currently, Kyler Murray is listed as the shortest starting QB in the league at 5’10”, just short of Denver Broncos’ QB. Russell Wilson which is listed at 5 feet 11 inches tall.

Currently Justin Herbert of the Los Angeles Chargers and Trevor Lawrence are the tallest starting QBs in the NFL, standing at 6’6″.

Kyler Murray also received the title after being selected first overall in the 2019 NFL Draft. Murray was also selected in the first round of the MLB Draft that same year, becoming the only athlete to be selected in the first round of every draft.

Here’s a look at some of the best QBs 6′ and below in the Super Bowl era, in no particular order:

Drew Breeze, 6′: Likely a Hall of Famer QB played in six Pro Bowls, won a Super Bowl and was named Super Bowl MVP. He was selected 32nd overall in the 2001 NFL Draft.

Len Dawson, 6 ft: The QB Hall of Famer played in two Pro Bowls and led the Kansas City Chiefs to their first Super Bowl win and led them to another appearance. He was selected in the first round of the 1957 NFL Draft with the fifth pick.

Doug Fluty, 5’10”: Made it to the Pro Bowl in 1998 and led the Buffalo Bills to two playoff berths, but no wins. He is best known for his college game, including winning the 1984 Heisman Trophy. He was selected with the 285th overall pick in the 11th round of the 1985 NFL Draft.

Sonny Jurgensen, 5’11” inches: Hall of Famer QB has played in five Pro Bowls and led the league in passing yards five times in his time with the Philadelphia Eagles and Washington. He was selected in the fourth round of the 1957 NFL Draft, 43rd overall.

Billy Kilmer, 6 feet: The former Washington QB has made it to one Pro Bowl and is a member of the Ring of Honor team. He was selected in the first round of the 1961 NFL Draft with the fifth overall pick. That same year, he was selected in the first round of the AFL Draft.

Kyler Murray, 5’10” inches: The former Heisman Trophy winner played in two Pro Bowl tournaments and led the Arizona Cardinals to the playoffs in 2021. He was selected No. 1 overall in the 2019 NFL Draft.

Fran Tarkenton, 6 feet: The QB Hall of Famer has played in nine Pro Bowls and three Super Bowls. He once held the most NFL passing records. He was selected in the third round of the 1961 NFL Draft. He was also selected in the fifth round of the AFL Draft.

Joe Theismann, 6′: Hall of Famer QB played in two Pro Bowls and was NFL MVP in 1983. He led Washington to a Super Bowl victory and an appearance in another. He was selected 99th overall in the 971 NFL Draft in the fourth round.

Michael Vick, 6ft: Selected overall No. 1 in the 2001 NFL Draft, he played in four Pro Bowl tournaments and was the NFL Player of the Year upon his return to the NFL in 2010.

Russell Wilson, 5’11”: Former Seattle Seahawks star-turned-Denver Broncos won the Super Bowl and became another player. He has played in four Pro Bowls. He was selected in the third round of the 2012 NFL Draft, 75th overall.