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While Lawrence is now working to justify topping the quarterback market, the 2021 first overall pick has at least had one Pro Bowl campaign.

Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young, who was taken first overall last spring, is still trying to prove he can be a functional NFL starter.

His first season in the NFL (2,877 yards, 11 TDs, 10 INTs, 73.7 QB rating) left a lot to be desired. Carolina did take steps to better support the quarterback this offseason, hiring an offensive coach in Dave Calanes, trading for receiver Diontae Johnson and drafting Xavier Legette in Round 1.

However, reuniting Young with one of his favorite college targets might further speed up his development in the NFL.

Young won the Heisman in 2021, which was also Jameson Williams' lone season at Alabama. He caught 79 passes for 1,572 yards and 15 touchdowns that year and went on to be drafted by the Detroit Lions in the first round.

Two years into his pro career, Williams has logged just 25 catches for 395 yards and three touchdowns. Of course, he missed much of his rookie season with a torn ACL, and the Lions still believe he can be a notable contributor.

"I mean just about everything that we talked about for him improving and helping our offense, he's hit," Lions receivers coach Antwaan Randle El said, per Benjamin Raven of MLive.

If Williams doesn't show the desired progress on the field, however, Detroit might listen to offers at the trade deadline. It would behoove the Panthers to at least make a pitch and try reuniting him and Young in Carolina.