SoCal Football Standouts Bryce Young, CJ Stroud Taken As The First Two Picks In NFL Draft

KCAL News, CBS Los Angeles

April 28, 2023

A pair of Southern California stars were chosen as the men to lead their respective franchises during this year's NFL Draft.

With the first pick in the draft, the Carolina Panthers selected former Mater Dei quarterback Bryce Young.

While with Mater Dei Hgh School, Young earned a five-star rating as a quarterback and was ranked the second-best high school player in the nation. He finished his four-year career with 52 games played, totaling 14,334 total passing and rushing yards. He scored 178 total touchdowns, 152 passing and 26 rushing.

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