Texans QB, Ohio State star C.J. Stroud named PFWA's NFL Rookie of the Year
Former Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud was named both the Rookie of the Year and the Offensive Rookie of the Year by the Professional Football Writers of America on Tuesday.
The first-year Houston QB became the third player in NFL history (following Joe Montana and Tom Brady) to lead the league in both passing yards per game (273.5) and touchdown-to-interception ratio (23-5) this season. He also helped the Texans (10-7) to win the AFC South and their NFL Wild-card matchup vs. Indianapolis, just one season removed from a 3-13-1 season.
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In 15 games this season, Stroud — the No. 2 overall pick of the 2023 NFL Draft — passed for 4,108 yards with 23 touchdowns to five interceptions while completing 63.9% of his passes.
The PFWA also tabbed edge-rusher Will Anderson, Stroud's teammate and the No. 3 pick of the draft, as the NFL's Defensive Rookie of the Year.
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C.J. Stroud stats
Houston Texans
Passing: 319 of 499 passing (63.9%) for 4,108 yards with 23 touchdowns to five interceptions
Rushing: 39 carries for 167 yards with three touchdowns
Ohio State
Career: 575 of 830 passing (69.3%) for 8,123 yards with 85 touchdowns to 12 interceptions; 80 carries for 136 yards and a touchdown
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