Texans QB C.J. Stroud was named the Associated Press 2023 Offensive Rookie of the Year Thursday night at the NFL Honors show.
Stroud, 22, was named first-team All-Big 10 after both of his seasons as a starter at Ohio State and was a second-team All-American in 2022. He declared for the 2022 NFL Draft following his junior season and was drafted by the Texans with the No. 2 overall pick.
He signed a four-year, $36.3 million rookie deal that includes a signing bonus of $23.38 million. The contract has a fifth-year option for the Texans to decide on in 2026.
In 2023, Stroud appeared in 15 games for the Texans and completed 63.9 percent of his passes for 4,108 yards, 23 touchdowns and five interceptions. He also rushed for 167 yards and three touchdowns.
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