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Panthers GM says he hasn't told anybody who'll be No. 1 pick

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Carolina Panthers general manager Scott Fitterer made it clear Tuesday that Alabama quarterback Bryce Young has not been told he will be the top pick of the NFL draft.

Fitterrer's comment came 24 hours after Young had canceled the rest of his pre-draft visits. Carolina has the No. 1 overall pick when the draft begins on April 27.

"That was a decision he made on his own,'' Fitterer said at the team's pre-draft press conference. "I just refer you to his reps and to Bryce as to the why.