Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback C.J. Stroud entered the pre-draft process viewed as one of the best 2023 NFL Draft prospects. With draft day approaching, recent NFL Draft rumors seem to suggest he could be in for a slide on April 27.

Stroud, standing at 6-foot-3, put on a strong performance at the NFL Combine. He made a strong impression on NFL coaches and scouts, with a passing clinic that was viewed as one of the best among all quarterback prospects in recent years.

  • C.J. Stroud stats (career): 8,123 passing yards, 85-12 TD-INT, 182.4 QB rating

After the Carolina Panthers trade up for the first pick, Stroud became the favorite to be selected No. 1 overall. Even when it became clear that Carolina plans to draft Bryce Young, Stroud was still projected to be picked second by the Houston Texans.

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Now, with just days remaining until the 2023 NFL Draft, it appears increasingly likely that Stroud will fall. Former NFL quarterback Brady Quinn raised concerns about Stroud’s character and new anonymous disclosures from around the league add further uncertainty to his draft outlook.