'Second to None': Texans C.J. Stroud on Pace To Be Early NFL Star?

Houston Texans rookie QB is labeled "elite" following another solid showing at Monday's practice.

Houston Texans QB C.J. Stroud has been a star throughout OTAs, solidifying a strong case to start for the team in week one against the Ravens. And the No. 2 overall pick in the 2023 draft is turning more heads.

Following Monday's practice, Stroud caught high praise from former Dallas Cowboys QB and current Houston radio host Clint Stoerner who remarked that Stroud is "second to none."

"It's elite, folks," Stoerner said. "It's just a matter of time before C.J. Stroud takes the reigns here." 

Stoerner went on to detail the parts of Stroud's game that stuck out most. He labeled his effortlessness, pace and carry on touch throws and ability to change arm slot and speed up his release, to name a few.

Over two years at Ohio State, Stroud tallied 8,123 passing yards and 85 touchdowns with just 12 interceptions en route to a 2022 Heisman finalist bid.  

Stoerner himself tossed nearly 7,500 yards and 57 touchdowns in college, en route to playing two seasons for Dallas before turning to radio. While the numbers may not line up with Stroud's, he's got an eye for the position.

And he sees Stroud as a soon-to-be star for a Texans organization that is all but forced to line the rookie up behind center on snap one this fall. 

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