One of the areas in which Young has shown to be exceptional is throwing the deep ball. He regularly ranks among the NFL's best at pushing the ball down the field, which was a driving force behind his career year in 2025. Highest DEEP BALL (20+ yard) passing grade last season(min 40 attempts)Bryce Young 99.7Matthew Stafford 98.9Drake Maye 97.4 pic.twitter.com/3Jwf56KH5X — PFF (@PFF) August 8, 2026According to PFF, Young had the highest deep ball passing grade in the entire NFL last season at 99.7, a mark that surpassed both league MVP Matthew Stafford (98.9) and MVP runner-up Drake Maye (97.4). Something to Build OnCharlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (9) throws during Fanfest at Bank of America Stadium. He'll have to prove he can take that next step soon, though, as the deadline for any potential long-term extension is rapidbly approaching.