C.J. Stroud was drafted No. 2 overall by the Houston Texans in the 2023 NFL Draft out of Ohio State. 46 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 33 career approximate value
2023 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 2 · #2 overall
C.J. Stroud Ohio State Draft
C.J. Stroud was drafted No. 2 overall by the Houston Texans in the 2023 NFL Draft out of Ohio State. 46 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 33 career approximate value
1× Pro Bowl
- Overall pick
- #2
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2023
- NFL games
- 46
- Years as starter
- 3
- Career AV
- 3355th at Ohio State
- Pro Bowls
- 1
The pick
How C.J. Stroud came off the board in 2023.
- Position
- Quarterback QB
- College
-
Ohio State
Big Ten at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'3" · 214 lbs
- Hometown
- Rancho Cucamonga, CA
- Pre-draft board
- No. 5 prospect94.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
46 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 33 career approximate value
- Games played
- 46
- Seasons as a starter
- 3
- Career approximate value
- 3355th among Ohio State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 33100% of career value
- Final season
- 20252 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× Pro Bowl
Around pick 2
Who came off the board on either side of C.J. Stroud.
Alabama
Florida
Ohio State in the 2023 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other QB picks from Ohio State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
C.J. Stroud in the 2023 NFL Draft
C.J. Stroud is a Quarterback out of Ohio State selected No. 2 overall by the Houston Texans in the 2023 NFL Draft. 46 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 33 career approximate value Ohio State has produced 284 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was C.J. Stroud drafted?
C.J. Stroud was selected No. 2 overall by the Houston Texans in the 2023 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2023/c-j-stroud.
What college did C.J. Stroud play for?
C.J. Stroud played college football at Ohio State in the Big Ten. See every Ohio State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/ohio-state-buckeyes.
How did C.J. Stroud's NFL career turn out?
46 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 33 career approximate value Accolades: 1× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2023/c-j-stroud.