Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud earned the Offensive Rookie of the 12 months award at Thursday’s NFL Honors, capping off an unbelievable first season within the execs.
Stroud’s accolade additionally highlights the unbelievable variety of first-year studs Ohio State has produced over time. His win marks the sixth time since 2016 {that a} Buckeye has earned the honour on both offense or protection.
He joins New York Jets wideout Garrett Wilson (2022), San Francisco 49ers defensive lineman Chase Younger (2020) and edge rusher Nick Bosa (2019), New Orleans Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore (2017) and Los Angeles Chargers defensive finish Joey Bosa (2016).
The No. 2 decide within the 2023 NFL Draft, Stroud not solely met expectations however surpassed them. Stroud threw for 4,108 yards, recording 26 complete touchdowns with solely 5 interceptions on the 12 months whereas main the Texans to an inconceivable AFC South title.
“This honor means so much — to no matter child is on the market watching, you are able to do something you set your thoughts to,” Stroud said. “I am a residing testimony to perseverance and simply trusting your objectives and goals.”
Stroud acquired 48 of fifty first-place votes for the honour. Los Angeles Rams WR Puka Nacua acquired two remaining first-place votes and 48 second-place votes, per Andrew Siciliano of NFL Community.
Nacua had a historic marketing campaign and was arguably simply as deserving of the award. Regardless of having 19 receivers picked earlier than him within the draft, Nacua was top-of-the-line pass-catchers within the NFL, rookie or not. In his first professional season, he completed among the many high 10 in receptions (105, tied for eighth), yards (1,486, 4th), and touchdowns (six, tied for sixth).
