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Panthers Center: Bryce Young's Height No Issue
3 Jul
Summary
- New Panthers center Luke Fortner downplays height difference with Bryce Young.
- Fortner's career-best PFF grades came in the 2025 season.
- Fortner is excited about spring workouts and chemistry with Young.
Carolina Panthers center Luke Fortner has joined the team on a one-year deal and is adjusting to his new role, including snapping to quarterback Bryce Young. While Young is considerably shorter than previous quarterbacks Fortner played with, such as Trevor Lawrence, Fortner indicated this difference is not a significant obstacle. He noted that the primary adjustment involves a slightly lower snap, but he considers it his responsibility to deliver the ball accurately regardless.
Fortner, who spent his initial NFL seasons with the Jacksonville Jaguars and New Orleans Saints, is reportedly coming off his best professional year. Pro Football Focus awarded him career-high grades in overall offense, pass blocking, and run blocking during the 2025 season. As a result, Fortner may be a frontrunner for the starting center position, competing with rookie Sam Hecht.
Early interactions during spring workouts have been positive, with Fortner expressing optimism about the developing chemistry with Bryce Young. He stated that the opportunity to work with Young throughout the spring has been beneficial and is looking forward to the upcoming season.
