Houston Texans Make Bold Moves in 2023 NFL Draft: Select C.J. Stroud at No. 2 and Trade Up for Will Anderson at No. 3

The Texans were in need of a quarterback after the departure of Deshaun Watson

The Houston Texans have made a big move in the 2023 NFL Draft, selecting Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud with the second overall pick.

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Stroud, who was widely considered one of the top prospects in the draft, threw for over 4,500 yards and 46 touchdowns in his sophomore season with the Buckeyes.

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The Texans were in need of a quarterback after the departure of Deshaun Watson, and Stroud is expected to be their long-term solution at the position.

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In addition to selecting Stroud, the Texans also traded up to the third overall pick to select Alabama linebacker Will Anderson.

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Anderson was one of the most dominant defensive players in college football, recording 17.5 sacks and 31 tackles for loss in his sophomore season with the Crimson Tide.

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The Texans gave up multiple draft picks to move up and select Anderson, indicating their belief in his ability to make an immediate impact at the NFL level.

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With Stroud and Anderson in the fold, the Texans are hoping to rebuild quickly after a tumultuous few years that included Watson's off-field issues and a lack of success on the field.

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Texans head coach David Culley expressed his excitement about the team's selections, stating that both Stroud and Anderson have the potential to be "game-changers" for the organization

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Overall, the Texans' moves in the 2023 NFL Draft have generated a lot of buzz among fans and analysts, with many praising the team's aggressive approach to rebuilding its roster.

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The Texans were in need of a quarterback after the departure of Deshaun Watson

The Houston Texans have made a big move in the 2023 NFL Draft, selecting Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud with the second overall pick.

Houston Texans Draft Ohio State QB C.J. Stroud with No. 2 Overall Pick

Stroud, who was widely considered one of the top prospects in the draft, threw for over 4,500 yards and 46 touchdowns in his sophomore season with the Buckeyes.

C.J. Stroud Brings Hope to Texans After Deshaun Watson's Departure

The Texans were in need of a quarterback after the departure of Deshaun Watson, and Stroud is expected to be their long-term solution at the position.

Texans Trade Up to Select Alabama's Will Anderson at No. 3 Overall

In addition to selecting Stroud, the Texans also traded up to the third overall pick to select Alabama linebacker Will Anderson.

Will Anderson Poised to Make Immediate Impact for Texans

Anderson was one of the most dominant defensive players in college football, recording 17.5 sacks and 31 tackles for loss in his sophomore season with the Crimson Tide.

Texans' Aggressive Draft Strategy Signals Commitment to Rebuilding

The Texans gave up multiple draft picks to move up and select Anderson, indicating their belief in his ability to make an immediate impact at the NFL level.

Stroud-Anderson Duo Gives Texans Bright Future

With Stroud and Anderson in the fold, the Texans are hoping to rebuild quickly after a tumultuous few years that included Watson's off-field issues and a lack of success on the field.

Texans Excited About Adding Stroud and Anderson to Roster

Texans head coach David Culley expressed his excitement about the team's selections, stating that both Stroud and Anderson have the potential to be "game-changers" for the organization

Texans Give Up Multiple Picks to Land Will Anderson

Overall, the Texans' moves in the 2023 NFL Draft have generated a lot of buzz among fans and analysts, with many praising the team's aggressive approach to rebuilding its roster.

Texans' Draft Haul Includes C.J. Stroud and Will Anderson