The top two picks in the 2023 NFL Draft have excelled in Year 4

Bryce Young and C.J. Stroud, the top two selections in the 2023 NFL Draft, have both excelled through the first six weeks of the 2026 NFL season. Together, the two quarterbacks have combined for 20 touchdowns against just three turnovers. Yardbarker's Cody Marmon highlights Stroud's stellar play and past postseason success with the Houston Texans as keeping him atop the duo's hierarchy.

Young has propelled the 3-2 Carolina Panthers into early playoff positioning while leading the league in accuracy over the middle of the field. However, Carolina faces a grueling remaining schedule featuring several top-ranked defenses. Meanwhile, Stroud led all quarterbacks in QBR and PAA in Week 6 following a win in London, positioning himself for a lucrative long-term contract extension.