According to Panthers head coach Frank Reich, Carolina has made its decision on which quarterback to select with the first overall pick of the NFL draft on Thursday. The Panthers traded up to the first spot last month with the Chicago Bears, hoping to find their franchise quarterback. The quarterback options that have been circulating include Bryce Young from Alabama, C.J. Stroud from Ohio State, Anthony Richardson from Florida, and Will Levis from Kentucky. The FanDuel Sportsbook has given Young the highest odds of being chosen with the Panthers' pick. While Stroud was once considered the clear favorite, his stock has fallen recently, with Young moving up as the lead competitor. The Panthers have been searching for a reliable quarterback to lead their team for the past five years. Reich says there is consensus amongst the Panthers' staff on who to take, although the actual draft pick is still unknown to the public.