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The 2023 NFL Draft is in the books, and the Houston Texans finished with nine selections this year. The Texans are currently undergoing a rebuilding phase, aiming to enhance their 3-13-1 record from the previous season. With their need for improvements in multiple areas, it would have been quite a challenge for them to make […]

With the Tennessee Titans taking Will Levis in the second round, it means the former Kentucky star will be meeting his fellow rookie QBs and draft classmates CJ Stroud and Anthony Richardson multiple times by virtue of being in the same division. The Texans made Stroud the second overall pick in the draft, while the […]

The Houston Texans opened up a new era on Thursday, acquiring former Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud and former Alabama linebacker Will Anderson Jr. in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft. The Texans used the No. 2 overall pick in the draft to bring in Stroud, and they later completed a blockbuster trade […]

With the first-round of the 2023 NFL Draft coming to a close, Vegas is now determining who has the best odds to take home Offensive Rookie of the Year. While quarterbacks Bryce Young and C.J. Stroud dominated NFL Draft headlines, neither of them are the favorite to win Offensive Rookie of the Year. Instead, that […]

The weeks leading up to the NFL Draft are some nasty business. It’s part spycraft and part high school gossip as teams and agencies to erect smoke screens and circulate rumors. Here is a strange world where it matters if someone is a “backwards hat kinda guy” or if his teammates go to his birthday […]

The Houston Texans left everyone wondering what direction they would do in the 2023 NFL Draft. They had plenty of directions to go with the second overall and 12th overall picks after the Carolina Panthers took Bryce Young. When it came down to the moment, they drafted Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud with the second […]

After a brilliant performance against Georgia in the College Football Playoff and a superb showing at the Scouting Combine, C.J. Stroud was flying high and there were thoughts he would become the No. 1 or 2 selection in the NFL Draft. CJ Stroud moved to tears as he gets picked No. 2 overall to the […]

As expected, the Day 1 of the 2023 NFL Draft had no shortage of action whatsoever. The Houston Texans made all sorts of waves early on in the evening by not only selecting new cornerstone quarterback CJ Stroud as the No. 2 overall pick but also trading up nine spots to get their hands on […]

So the Houston Texans just drafted CJ Stroud. Congratulations is in order. Feel free to drool over highlights from the 2021 Rose Bowl. Before you do, it would be nice to get to know your new franchise quarterback. If you’re an Ohio State fan you’re probably intimately familiar with him. Same applies for any other […]

With the hype, uncertainty and anticipation heating up ahead of the 2023 NFL Draft, we continue our NFL draft odds series with a prediction and pick for who the Houston Texans will select with the No. 2 and No. 12 overall picks. The Texans made some savvy moves in free agency, but they still have […]

Recent reports have indicated that Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud’s scores on the S2 Cognitive Test  were shockingly low. It appeared that his score that could impact his draft status Thursday night, but Ohio State head coach Ryan Day was not accepting that possibility. The Buckeyes head coach explained that the test has nothing to […]

The Tennessee Titans desperately need a quarterback but might get shut out in the 2023 NFL Draft at pick No. 11. The Arizona Cardinals have the No. 3 pick where QBs like CJ Stroud will be available but need more talent across their roster, not a new signal-caller. This means a Titans-Cardinals trade for the […]

Former Ohio State football wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba spoke about his former teammate CJ Stroud in an appearance on the Up & Adams Show, and he gave a glowing review of him ahead of the NFL Draft. “CJ Stroud’s going to be a great… I mean besides the arm talent, besides all that, he’s always […]

2023 NFL Draft day is here and rumors are abound. The latest involves a potentially huge NFL Draft trade involving the Arizona Cardinals, who hold the number-three overall pick, and the Tennessee Titans, who reportedly have their sights set on quarterback prospect CJ Stroud. The Titans ‘are exploring‘ a trade with the Cardinals with Stroud […]

There has been a ton of smoke about the Houston Texans not taking a quarterback with the No. 2 pick in the NFL Draft, but Nick Caserio specifically said that he would not avoid selecting former Ohio State football quarterback CJ Stroud because he has the same agent as Deshaun Watson, according to Adam Schefter […]

Heading into the 2023 NFL Draft, Ohio State quarterback CJ Stroud is expected to be one of the first names called. Upon his arrival to the NFL, he will look to make an impact early in his career. He will also hope to put together a season that is as good as the league’s top […]

Ohio State superstar quarterback CJ Stroud has received criticism ahead of the 2023 NFL Draft after reportedly scoring poorly on his S2 cognition testing — but the top signal-caller isn’t phased by the alleged score. “I’m not a test taker,” Stroud shot back, according to the Charlotte Observer’s Scott Fowler. “I play football. At the […]

The 2023 NFL Draft is just a few days away, and there is still so much unknown about how it will all play out. Looking like one of the toughest drafts to predict in recent memory, the first round looks like it will be a pretty crazy ride, especially for the quarterback class. Previous 2023 […]

Heading into the 2023 NFL Draft, Ohio State’s C.J. Stroud has plenty in common with current Chicago Bears starting quarterback. They are both former Buckeyes with Stroud, like Fields expected to go in the first-round. However, the comparisons between Stroud and Fields don’t end there when it comes to the NFL Draft. Stroud, who was […]

The hype surrounding the 2023 NFL draft is ramping up as the days turn to hours before the madness begins. As we are almost certain that Bryce Young will be going No. 1 to the Carolina Panthers, we take a look who could be going No. 3 overall. Below, we continue our NFL odds series […]

The hype surrounding the 2023 NFL draft is ramping up as the days turn to hours before the madness begins. As we are almost certain that Bryce Young will be going No. 1 to the Carolina Panthers, we take a look who could be going No. 2 overall.. Below, we continue our NFL odds series […]

Carolina Panthers general manager Scott Fitterer and new head coach Frank Reich have six draft picks to address the team’s needs with notable newcomers this year. Here we’ll look at three sneaky options for the Carolina Panthers and their 1st pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. As the 2023 NFL Draft draws near, the Panthers […]

The NFL Draft is this Thursday, and football fans are excited to see a new crop of quarterbacks emerge. We are here to share the NFL Draft Odds series while making a total number of quarterbacks taken prediction for the first round. It’s here! Yes, we are finally at the NFL Draft! It is the most […]

With just days until the 2023 NFL Draft, a concerning report came out stating that CJ Stroud ranked in the 18th percentile on a cognitive test that quarterbacks have to do before the big day. As a result, his odds to go number two overall dropped significantly, with Will Levis the favorite now to be […]

After all the hype, the 2023 NFL Draft is just days away, and it will be time to see which teams the top football prospects end up landing with. While many folks believe that Bryce Young will be headed to the Carolina Panthers as the top overall pick in the draft, nobody seems to know […]

For a long time, the Las Vegas Raiders’ roster has been largely reliant on a few important players. They are in need of low-cost talent. Fortunately for them, the approaching 2023 NFL Draft will provide plenty of opportunities. The Raiders have the most overall draft capital, followed by the Houston Texans, Seattle Seahawks, and Detroit […]

The 2023 NFL Draft is quickly approaching and it’s still a toss-up which quarterbacks will go where. While Bryce Young is rumored to go first overall, the odds for second overall have shifted in a big way. CJ Stroud was at +170 on Sunday, while Will Levis sat at +1000. After an article came out […]

One NFL executive is calling CJ Stroud a bust because he is rumored to have scored poorly in his S2 Cognition testing ahead of the 2023 NFL Draft, according to former Green Bay Packers beat writer Bob McGinn. Multiple sources reportedly told McGinn that Bryce Young’s total score was 98 percent, while Stroud’s was just […]

Pittsburgh Steelers star Cameron Heyward is having absolutely none of former NFL quarterback Brady Quinn’s criticism of Ohio State star CJ Stroud before the draft. Quinn, a former first round NFL Draft pick, cited Stroud’s alleged ‘ghosting’ of Peyton and Eli Manning’s Passing Academy as something that will “set up alarms for people.” Quinn took […]

Ever since the Carolina Panthers traded for the number one pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, it’s become abundantly clear that Bryce Young and CJ Stroud would be the first two players off the board in the draft. But which of the two star quarterbacks would be the first guy off the board? That’s still […]

Former NFL quarterback Brady Quinn made headlines when he claimed that Ohio State star and NFL Draft prospect CJ Stroud ‘ghosted’ Peyton and Ei Manning after they had extended an invitation to their Passing Academy. Quinn, who was asked why he thought Stroud’s NFL Draft stock was seemingly falling, offered this Manning theory in response. […]

With the 2023 NFL Draft just days away, it is still unclear who will be the first player taken. Ohio State quarterback CJ Stroud still finds himself in the conversation. On Wednesday, the potential first-overall pick earned high praise from former NFL General Manager Rick Spielman. While on the Big Ten Network, Spielman spoke highly […]

Former NFL quarterback Brady Quinn has concerns about quarterback CJ Stroud out of the Ohio State football program ahead of the NFL Draft, according to Colin Day of the Columbus Dispatch. The concerns relate to the Manning Passing Academy. “The Manning Passing Academy, I’ve been told that he committed to it the night before, just […]

The Atlanta Falcons have committed to Desmond Ridder as their starting quarterback. However, with the 2023 NFL Draft approaching, the Falcons want to review all of their options at the quarterback position. Atlanta is hosting Ohio State’s CJ Stroud for a pre-draft visit, via the NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Holding the No. 8 overall pick […]

The Houston Texans need a quarterback. They can address that major need in the upcoming 2023 NFL Draft. It’s safe to say that a majority of their fanbase want to see the team use the No. 2 overall pick in the draft on a signal-caller. All that being said, there are rumors that the Texans […]

With the first overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, the Carolina Panthers are expected to add their quarterback of the future. But with the draft just two weeks away, it is still unclear which young quarterback could be at the top of their radar. Many anticipate that Ohio State’s CJ Stroud and Alabama’s Bryce […]

The Carolina Panthers, for the second time, are in possession of the first overall pick in the NFL Draft. The last time, they acquired it by being God-awful and winning it on merit, or lack thereof. This time, they traded for it. In order to prize the pick off the Chicago Bears, the Panthers had […]

The Indianpolis Colts are leaving no stone upturned ahead of the 2023 NFL Draft, as they will be welcoming in Ohio State quarterback CJ Stroud for a top 30 visit Friday, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. It is a thorough, yet potentially futile decision given that the two-time Heisman finalist is expected to be […]

Ohio State football has produced plenty of NFL stars over the years. QB CJ Stroud is expected to be the next former Buckeye to find success at the professional level. However, Michael Lombardi isn’t sure about Stroud’s standing as a top-two pick in the upcoming NFL Draft, per VSiI on Twitter. “I’m not sold CJ Stroud […]