Bryce Young eases size concerns, measures just over 5-10, 204 lbs

Alabama quarterback Bryce Young received his official measurements Saturday at the NFL Scouting Combine, coming in at 5-foot-10 and one-eighth and 204 pounds.

Young was listed at 6-feet and 194 pounds at Alabama.

He's still one of the smallest quarterbacks to enter the NFL based on Mockdraftable's percentiles, but many expected him to come in under 200 pounds.

The 21-year-old is widely regarded as one of the best passers in this year's draft class, but his size has been a knock on him throughout the evaluation process.

Johnny Manziel and Kyler Murray are the only quarterbacks under 6-feet to go in the first round since 2004.

Despite his diminutive stature, Young has confidence in his abilities.

"I've been this size, respectfully, my whole life. I know who I am, and I know what I can do," Young said, according to Mike Rodak of AL.com. "For me, it's fair, everyone can speculate and ask whatever questions are necessary. I'm going to continue to control what I can control."

The potential No. 1 pick had an excellent tenure with the Crimson Tide. He leaves Tuscaloosa second in career passing yards (8,356) and touchdowns (80) and first in single-season passing yards (4,872) and passing touchdowns (47) in school history. Young set both single-season records and won the Heisman Trophy in 2021.

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