The Houston Texans exceeded everyone's expectations last season as former Ohio State football quarterback CJ Stroud led Houston to the second round of the playoffs. A 45-14 drubbing of the Cleveland Browns in the first round cemented Stroud's status as one of the most dangerous and explosive passers in the National Football League and now Stroud is giving himself a pat on the back with his inclusion on a list of top five NFL QBs.

Stroud is expected to receive some help this season from potential sleeper additions from the 2024 NFL Draft. Texans OC Bobby Slowik shared his thoughts on the ‘limitless' potential of the team's offense after recent big name additions.

Stroud's list included a recent Super Bowl winner along with himself in a surprising position. Fans are debating whether or not his list has merit after a series of surprising choices.

Stroud's top five 2023 QB rankings, revealed 

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (left) and tight end Travis Kelce (center) and Hollywood Brown (right) celebrate after game three between the Dallas Mavericks and the Minnesota Timberwolves in the western conference finals for the 2024 NBA playoffs at American Airlines Center.
Patrick Mahomes this offseason. © Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Stroud's rankings include reigning Super Bowl champ Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs at number one followed by Lamar Jackson, whose Ravens lost to Mahomes' Chiefs in the AFC Championship Gane.

Stroud ranked himself third followed by Josh Allen of the Buffalo Bills and Stroud debate partner Micah Parsons' teammate Dak Prescott of the Dallas Cowboys. The rankings were based on last season's results.

Fans react to Texans star Stroud's list on X

Fans reacted with wit and candor as they shared their honest thoughts on Stroud's list.

“Surprised he has Dak at #5,” one fan said. “He's been spending too much time with Micah Parsons.”

Another fan stuck up for Stroud with a surprising, refreshing take on the Texans' 2024 Offensive Rookie of the Year Award winner.

“CJ is better than Lamar let's be real,” they said.

“Switch Burrow for Dak and this is a great list,” another fan added in regards to the choices made by the Houston Texans star on social media.

“Incredibly self aware and not even cocky,” another fan said. “I think he probably is top three already.”