CJ Stroud has taken no time at all to make a strong first impression with the Houston Texans, impressing on the practice field and at the podium.
Day two of the Texans' organised team activities (OTAs) is in the books and second-overall pick Stroud caught the eye of reporters at the team facility with some strong plays while running with the second team, including a sharp pass to fellow rookie Tank Dell.
But perhaps more importantly at this early stage, the Ohio State product appears to be thriving in the leadership role thrust upon him at just 21 years old – with veterans Robert Woods and Jalen Pitre praising him publicly so far – and he said everything fans wanted to hear at his press conference on Tuesday.