• New here? Register here now for access to all the forums, download game torrents, private messages, polls, Sportsbook, etc. Plus, stay connected and follow BP on Instagram @buckeyeplanet and Facebook.

QB CJ Stroud (All B1G, 2022 B1G QB of the Year, All-American, NFL OROY, Houston Texans)

Jump to latest Follow Reply
plum diamonds buckeye planet
Sort by date Sort by votes

How rookie QB C.J. Stroud won over the Texans' locker room​


HOUSTON -- It started in April, before C.J. Stroud was the quarterback of the Houston Texans.

He was sitting at a table eating lunch at the team's facility during a pre-draft visit when he was joined by safety Jalen Pitre. Stroud was familiar with Pitre and held his play in high regard.

The two exchanged pleasantries, but then it happened.

"He started talking trash," Stroud told ESPN of the interaction with a laugh. "I'm like, 'Man, I'm not backing down against nothing. I respect you, but that doesn't mean I'm backing down. If I come here, I'ma be on your [head].'"

Pitre saw leadership and passion in Stroud, and he could tell the Ohio State star wanted to be in Houston. Later that month, it became official when the Texans drafted Stroud No. 2 overall.…

1697594382184.jpeg
 
Upvote 0
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top