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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young got the jersey number he wanted earlier this week after 2022 third-round pick Matt Corral agreed to switch from No. 9 to No. 2.

The first pick of the 2023 draft will have to earn what he wants most, though.

That’s the starting job that veteran Andy Dalton currently holds.

“Obviously, that’s the way it should be,’’ coach Frank Reich said. “We’ll know when the right time is [to make him the starter]. But listen, he’s got enough going on right now. I just want him to come in and learn the offense and not have to worry about stepping into the limelight.

“When we step out onto the field the first time, he’ll be in that No. 2 spot and then we’ll just progress from there.’’

Young’s first time on the field will be a three-day rookie minicamp May 12-14. He’ll be the starter then by default since Dalton won’t participate.

But it’s not a matter of if Young will become the starter. It’s when.

Fitting the offense around him is the first priority.

“Won’t get into all of the particulars, but that’s what we philosophically are asking ourselves,’’ Reich said. “Going back and watching his tape… he was so good at so many things in college. ...

“There’s a lot of different what we call 'families of passes.' That will be what we do over really from now until training camp.’’

Meanwhile, the rest of the roster has taken shape. Here’s a post-draft look at it:

With Bryce Young selected first by the Carolina Panthers in the NFL draft, Eric Moody looks ahead to where he fits as a fantasy option next season.

Depth chart: Andy Dalton, Bryce Young (Rookie), Matt Corral, Jacob Eason

Projected starter: Young

The plan is for Young to be the Day 1 starter with Dalton available just in case. The