Anyone who saw Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud throw the football during his 2022 season, or have one of the better combine throwing sessions in recent memory, will not be surprised to know that he looked just about perfect at his pro day throwing session on Wednesday. Stroud threw to a cadre of Buckeyes receivers, including 2023 first-round prospect Jaxon Smith-Njigba, and Marvin Harrison Jr., who might be the first overall prospect in the 2024 draft.
Stroud did everything possible to impress the hundreds of NFL general managers, coaches, and scouts on hand, from deep throws from the pocket to throws on the move. Throwing on the move was a concern for Stroud in the minds of some until his final collegiate game against Georgia, but aside from a couple of off-target throws, Stroud looks like he looks — a practiced thrower with outstanding mechanics and a whip of an arm magnified by technique.
