Re-ranking 5 prospective quarterbacks best suited for the Colts following Bowl season

Dec 31, 2022; Glendale, Arizona, USA; TCU Horned Frogs quarterback Max Duggan (15) attempts to pass against Michigan Wolverines defensive back Mike Sainristil (0) a pass in the second quarter against the Michigan Wolverines of the 2022 Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 31, 2022; Glendale, Arizona, USA; TCU Horned Frogs quarterback Max Duggan (15) attempts to pass against Michigan Wolverines defensive back Mike Sainristil (0) a pass in the second quarter against the Michigan Wolverines of the 2022 Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
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NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – DECEMBER 31: Bryce Young #9 of the Alabama Crimson Tide reacts after throwing a touchdown pass during the fourth quarter of the Allstate Sugar Bowl against the Kansas State Wildcats at Caesars Superdome on December 31, 2022 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – DECEMBER 31: Bryce Young #9 of the Alabama Crimson Tide reacts after throwing a touchdown pass during the fourth quarter of the Allstate Sugar Bowl against the Kansas State Wildcats at Caesars Superdome on December 31, 2022 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

Will the Colts be high enough for Bryce Young?

Bryce Young has been an exceptional quarterback for the Alabama Crimson Tide. He’s done so well that he is touted as the top quarterback in the draft and projected to go first overall to the Houston Texans. The quarterback finished as the ninth-ranked player in passing efficiency, behind players like C.J. Stroud, Hendon Hooker, Caleb Williams, and Bo Nix.

Young is a high-IQ quarterback that can make the reads before and after the snap and make quick decisions with the football. An instinctual quarterback, Young is able to break out of the pocket when he knows things are breaking down and he needs to extend the play.

Accuracy is one of the strongest attributes that Young possesses, which is what you want to see In a franchise quarterback. He’s even able to throw the ball from multiple arm angles, using a side release to make the play when it’s needed.

Concerns around Young extend down the field, where he does not like to get the ball. Whether It’s because he doesn’t trust his receivers, or he is looking for the perfect pass, Young does not get the ball down the field often.

He has an arm to get the ball 40-50 yards down the field, but oftentimes, the ball will begin to taper off because he wants the perfect pass and does not risk overthrowing the receiver. If he can figure out this final concept in an NFL offense, Young will be a great talent in the NFL.

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