Number two overall pick CJ Stroud has told Houston Texans fans he has "that dog" in him as he vies to lead the franchise out of the doldrums.
The former Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback says he has a "chip on his shoulder" from his experiences in high school and college as he had to overcome many challenges to get his shot under center, and it has made him the "leader" he needs to breath fresh life into the franchise. The 21-year-old enjoyed a stellar college career, winning the Rose Bowl in his first season as a starter before delivering a sensational performance in defeat as the Buckeyes lost 42-41 to national champions in the College Football Playoff semi-final.
Stroud's stats from his time at Ohio State are stellar, racking up 85 touchdown passes in 25 starts, but it was not all plain sailing with the programme. Speaking on The Shop, he recalled feeling "disrespected" when Ohio State signed high-school sensation Quinn Ewers just as Stroud inherited the starting job from now-Chicago Bears signal caller Justin Fields.
