Panthers' Backup QB: Top Late-Round Picks

0:00On April 9th, the NFL draft kicks off in 15 days, and while the top pick will be a quarterback, this ain't the strongest class out there. The Carolina Panthers aren't hunting for a starter, with Bryce Young locked in, but grabbing a late-round backup makes sense, especially after signing. Can he pick it to just a one-year deal? A bunch of these quarterback started the season as first-round locks, but injuries and rough plays sent them tumbling down the boards. Guys who are hyped as top picks now look like Day 3 steals, with solid tools to develop behind a vet. Fans and scouts are buzzing about prospects like Penn State's Drew Alar, who was once a top two projection, before a broken ankle sideline him after. 6. Gangs LSU's Garrett Newsmeyer, dropped off from his big 2024 year, due to nagging injuries, and Miami's Carson Beck boosted his stock in the MAM. Playoffs, but still projects his QB3 overall. Earlier this week, sports illustrators Justin Mello dropped a piece on the best backup options, spotlighting Aller for his size and arm strength,

1:05Newsmeyer's poise under pressure, and Beck's playoff maturity, their combine grades scream serviceable NFL backups, perfect for learning the ropes. Pampers brass might snag one like Alar, and rounds 4 through 7 to build depth long term, keeping that quarterback room fresh as the draft drama. Unfold