It was a relatively tame NFL Free Agency, but all 32 teams now have their attention directed toward the 2023 NFL Draft in order to add talent to their rosters. The first round of the draft is kicking off on Thursday, April 27th. Of course, draft analysis, projections and rumors will be dominating the NFL news until then. Among the players expected to hear his name called early on is C.J. Stroud out of Ohio State.
The following is a complete C.J. Stroud NFL Draft profile, including stats, highlights and a mock projection.
When is the 2023 NFL Draft?
As always, the 2023 NFL Draft will be a three-day event. The first day will feature the first round of players, which is only 31 this season. All of these picks will be broken down here at FlurrySports. Day 2 will be Rounds 2-3 and Day 3 features Rounds 4-7.
The 2023 NFL Draft will take place from April 27-29 in Kansas City, MO. The C.J. Stroud draft projection expects him to hear his name called early on.
C.J. Stroud NFL Draft Profile, Stats, Highlights and Projection
C.J. Stroud
Position: QB
Height: 6-3
Weight: 214 lbs
Age: 21
College: Ohio State Buckeyes
C.J. Stroud Stats 2022 | Ohio State
Passing Yards: 3,688
Passing Touchdowns: 41
Quarterback Rating: 177.7
Rushing Yards: 108
Rushing Touchdowns: 0
Interceptions: 6
C.J. Stroud Draft Profile
Strengths
C.J. Stroud has an ideal 6-3, 215-pound frame for an NFL quarterback. Stroud has the IQ and experience to excel in any NFL that he is put into. He has intangibles and is a natural-born leader, who should be able to lead a rebuilding franchise. Stroud is willing to stand in the pocket while taking hits and delivering passes with zip on them on the money. He excels at hitting crossing routes and routes outside of the numbers. Stroud has NFL-level arm strength and should be able to make almost any throw.
Weaknesses
Even though Stroud has shown that he can elude rushers, he is not mobile in every situation and will sometimes succumb quickly to pressure. Playing at Ohio State, Stroud was surrounded by NFL talent. While he still will be surrounded by NFL talent in the NFL, the jury is still out on if Stroud can carry a team.
C.J. Stroud Highlights
C.J. Stroud Draft Projection
All 2023 NFL Draft Projections are taken from the latest CBS NFL Mock Draft by Chris Trapasso.
C.J. Stroud is currently projected to be drafted by the Indianapolis Colts at No. 4.
For more 2023 NFL Draft profiles and coverage, check out our NFL Draft page.
