Bryce Young draft rumors Tracking the latest news on Alabama QB from legit to smoke screen

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Bryce Young has been the focus of NFL Draft whispers since he succeeded Mac Jones as Alabama's starting quarterback in 2021. These days, those whispers are turning into full-blown rumors.With the draft quickly approaching and Young on the verge of finding out his NFL home, Ryan Carpenter Jersey there's no shortage of smoke about where the Heisman Trophy winner could end up.Naturally, not every rumor is true at this point in the proce s. It can be tough to tell what's real and what's being put out to gain an advantage.Young entered 2022 as a top contender for the No. 1 overall pick along with Ohio State's C.J. Stroud. New Joel Ward Kids Jersey names emerged and others fell, but Young finds himself right in that mix as draft weekend nears.MORE:The Sporting News is tracking the latest rumors regarding Young leading up to the draft and determining whether they're fact or fiction.Panthers GM Scott Fitterer says franchise has not decided on No. 1 pickDate: Tuesday, April 18Reported by: Panthers GM Scott FittererSmoke screen index:7/10Panthers GM Scott Fitterer responded to rumors that the franchise will draft Young first overall, on Tuesday that the front office is "still going through the proce s" of determining how to use the No. 1 pick and is "keeping an open mind" about which quarterback to take.At this Martin Jones Women Jersey stage, nine days away from the draft, that seems unlikely. It was a soft denial by Fitterer, who insisted he hasn't informed Young or anyone else what the Panthers will do with the pick. That may be true, but the idea that Carolina is undecided more than a month after acquiring the pick feels like a stretch.It's also very rare for any NFL team to make an early announcement about the first overall pick. The league office would undoubtedly not be thrilled with any team taking away the suspense that comes with the selection on draft night.MORE: "Belief within the league" that Bryce Young will be No. 1 pick after he cancels his remaining visitsDate:Monday, April 17Reported by: NFL Network's Tom Peli seroSmoke screen index:2/10This is unlikely any kind of smoke screen. The Panthers are extremely unlikely to trade the No. 1 pick, considering they traded a sets to acquire it, so they're not looking to build leverage for the pick.Plus, Young canceling his remaining visits wouldn't make sense as a ploy to be selected by the Panthers or Texans. Since he's already Artemi Kniazev Men Jersey visited with both Carolina and Houston, Young must feel strongly that he won't last beyond the top two picks.Alabama QB Bryce Young has canceled his remaining pre-draft visits, per sources another sign to back up belief within the league that the 2021 Heisman Trophy winner will be the pick at No. 1 overall.Young also visited the , who draft No. 2. Tom Peli sero (@TomPeli sero) For what it's worth, Panthers GM Scott Fitterer publicly denied that the team informed Young of any decision on Tuesday, telling reporters,That Rourke Chartier Men Jersey was a decision he made on his own. I just refer you to his reps and to Bryce as to the why.