Former Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud was everything scouts envisioned at his pro day Wednesday.
The biggest takeaway from his performance, in front of representatives from NFL 30 teams, was the impression he made on Carolina. The Panthers, who hold the No. 1 pick in the 2023 NFL draft, showed up in full force to see Stroud perform in Columbus. Among those in attendance were team owner David Tepper, general manager Scott Fitterer and head coach Frank Reich.
After redshirting in 2020, the strong-armed signal-caller showcased immense talent in Ryan Day’s offense, throwing for 8,123 yards and 85 touchdowns in 25 games over two seasons. Stroud’s 41 touchdown passes last season ranked second in the nation behind Heisman Trophy winner Caleb Williams (42) of USC.
