Drafts / 2023 / C.J. Stroud
2023 draft · round 1 · pick #2

C.J. Stroud

Houston Texans · QB · Ohio St.

C
At a 40% bust line
FAIR
Value vs slot
64% of what pick #2 usually produces
0%bust below 40%hit at 150%+300%+

This class is still developing, so the slot expectation is scaled down to the seasons played so far.

The numbers
49Ledger points earned
77Expected so far (scaled)
3Seasons as a starter
1Pro Bowls
0All-Pro selections
53Games played

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C.J. Stroud: 2023 NFL Draft, pick #2

C.J. Stroud (QB, Ohio St.) was the 2nd overall pick in round 1 of the 2023 NFL Draft, selected by the Houston Texans. Through 53 games he has earned 49 ledger points against about 77 expected for that slot, or 64% of par. At DraftLedger's default 40% bust line that makes him a solid pick.

See the whole 2023 NFL Draft class, or nearby picks: #1 Bryce Young, #3 Will Anderson, #4 Anthony Richardson, #5 Devon Witherspoon. How grades work.