C.J. Stroud was drafted on April 27, 2023, by the Houston Texans with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft.

Draft details

  • Team: Houston Texans selected C.J. Stroud in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft.
  • Pick number: He was taken with the No. 2 overall pick, making him the highest‑drafted quarterback in Ohio State history.
  • Draft date and location: The selection occurred on April 27, 2023, during the first round in Kansas City, Missouri.

Quick Scoop

  • Stroud entered the draft after a standout career at Ohio State, where he was a Heisman Trophy finalist in both 2021 and 2022.
  • His early NFL success with Houston, including a playoff run and major rookie records, has kept the question “when was C.J. Stroud drafted” trending as fans look back at the 2023 class.

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