C.J. Stroud, you are a Texan!
The Houston Texans have selected Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud in the 2023 NFL Draft. Stroud is mostly viewed as the second best at his position this year and it’s clear why. He has garnered Third-team All American and Second-team All American selections while producing eye-popping numbers. On top of that, he posted a 21-4 record as a starter for the Buckeyes.
Grade: B+
NFL Comparison: Matt Ryan
Questions have arose concerning C.J. Stroud’s ability to process and read defenses. All and all, Stroud’s mechanics and ball placement are his biggest strengths. He has been lauded for his accuracy and the numbers show up big time.
One of Stroud’s biggest green flags until this point is his Georgia tape. He flashed and flourished against the number one team in the nation and very nearly pulled off the upset. It showed his poise in a big game moment while playing against a big time opponent.
C.J. Stroud has a great chance to flourish in a west coast offense given that he makes very little mistakes and shows sneaky mobility. Offensive Coordinator Bobby Slowik will have a great time grooming this potential stud.
Welcome to the Texans, C.J. Stroud!
