The Houston Texans are ready to put their prized selection to the test.
The team has named C.J. Stroud as their starting quarterback ahead of Week 1 of the 2023 NFL season, which will be on the road against the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, September 10.
"It was definitely a blessing, something that I think I worked for and definitely earned. At the same time, nothing else really changes. Still going to work like the way I'm working but even more now," Stroud said after head coach DeMeco Ryans announced the decision.
The 21-year-old was selected by the Texans in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft with the second overall pick.
Houston was the last team in the league to name their starting quarterback.
Ryans admitted that Stroud's work ethic and willingness to improve his game were among the factors that propelled him to the starting job.
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Davis Mills relegated as backup option
Davis Mills, who has been the Texans' starting quarterback for the past two seasons, will now serve as backup to Stroud.
The 21-year-old has started 26 of the 28 games he played for the Texans since he was drafted by the team in the third round of the 2021 NFL Draft with the 67th overall pick.
The 24-year-old broke the Texans franchise record for most passing yards in a season by a rookie with 2,664 and the highest completion percentage in a season by a rookie at 66.8 percent.
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