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Houston Texans HC DeMeco Ryans officially names C.J. Stroud starting QB

Originally posted on 5 GOATs | By Dustin Schutte | Last updated 8/27/23

The Houston Texans officially have their Week 1 starter. On Sunday, head coach DeMeco Ryans named rookie C.J. Stroud the starter to open the 2023 regular season.

Houston opens the 2023 season against the Baltimore Ravens. So Stroud will have his work cut out for him, taking on former league MVP Lamar Jackson to start his career in the NFL.

Stroud was the No. 2 selection in the 2023 NFL Draft. He was taken behind former Alabama standout Bryce Young.

Texans’ HC DeMeco Ryan said No. 4 overall pick C.J. Stroud officially will be Houston’s opening-day starting QB vs. the Baltimore Ravens.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 28, 2023

Stroud was a two-year starter at Ohio State, leading the Buckeyes to a College Football Playoff berth last season. There are high expectations for the rookie to become the next face of the Texans franchise.

This article first appeared on 5 GOATs and was syndicated with permission.

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