{"id":2401,"date":"2023-04-28T03:52:48","date_gmt":"2023-04-28T03:52:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dbltakesports.com\/?p=2401"},"modified":"2023-05-12T03:50:03","modified_gmt":"2023-05-12T03:50:03","slug":"black-quarterbacks-cement-place-in-nfl-draft-history","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dbltakesports.com\/index.php\/2023\/04\/28\/black-quarterbacks-cement-place-in-nfl-draft-history\/","title":{"rendered":"Black quarterbacks cement place in NFL Draft history"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The plight of the black quarterback has never been easy and while that may not change anytime soon, the 2023 NFL Draft showed the world that black quarterbacks are here to stay. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With Bryce Young, C.J. Stroud, and Anthony Richardson flying off the board at No. 1, No. 2, and No. 4, they cemented their stake in NFL history, becoming the only three black quarterbacks drafted in the top five.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It was no surprise that Heisman trophy winner Bryce Young went first overall off the board to the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.panthers.com\">Carolina Panthers<\/a>. With new head coach Frank Reich coming off a rough stint in Indianapolis and the Panthers searching for an answer at quarterback, it was obvious they would be looking for a long-term solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Carolina Panthers select Bryce Young with the #1 overall pick! <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/NFLDraft?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#NFLDraft<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/W16CjcAJ4L\">pic.twitter.com\/W16CjcAJ4L<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Double Take Sports (@dbltakesports) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/dbltakesports\/status\/1651743773980860417?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 28, 2023<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Young set Alabama single-season marks for passing yards and touchdowns in 2021 and finished his career second in those categories in school history despite starting for just two seasons. His 79 touchdown passes were the most in a two-year span in SEC history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not long after Young, the Houston Texans selected Ohio State product C.J. Stroud at No. 2 overall. The Texans cited Stroud\u2019s accuracy on downfield throws, ability to drop back deep, and RPO game as reasons they had their eyes on Stroud.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After being selected, an emotional Stroud said \u201cGod has battle tested me.\u201d He went on to say he came from nothing and it is a blessing to be drafted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Houston Texans select CJ Stroud #2 overall: \u201cGod has battle tested me.\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/NFLDraft?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#NFLDraft<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Nz6pTOSmVC\">pic.twitter.com\/Nz6pTOSmVC<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Double Take Sports (@dbltakesports) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/dbltakesports\/status\/1651745670166896641?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 28, 2023<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Although it was clear University of Florida\u2019s Anthony Richardson would be a top pick in the draft, it wasn\u2019t as clear where he would land. Compared to Young and Stroud, Richardson was deemed the quarterback that needs the most work. However, that did not faze the Indianapolis Colts who picked Richardson No. 4 overall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson spoke at the <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/NFLCombine?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#NFLCombine<\/a> about the support of family and friends through this process and how he models his game after Cam Newton. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/63ykJOtnMb\">pic.twitter.com\/63ykJOtnMb<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Double Take Sports (@dbltakesports) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/dbltakesports\/status\/1631852876854091783?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 4, 2023<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Since the retirement of Andrew Luck, the Colts have struggled at quarterback. They are hoping Richardson can breathe life back into the franchise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Only time will tell how these three young men will pan out. But for now their success is a celebration for all the black quarterbacks such as Doug Williams that paved the way for this moment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The future of the NFL just got brighter. &nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bryce Young, C.J. 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