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C.J. Stroud

C.J. Stroud

QB - Houston Texans

Height: 6' 3"Weight: 218 lbsAge: 22College: Ohio State

2024 Outlook

Draft Rank (ECR) #45
Best / Worst #34 / #58
ADP #45

Roster %

 
Yahoo
88%
 
ESPN
96%
 
FanDuel
 
DraftKings
Recent Articles
Video: 12 Make or Break Players to Target & Avoid (Fantasy Football) photo

Subscribe: YouTube | Spotify | Apple Podcasts | iHeart | Castbox | Amazon Music | Podcast Addict | TuneIn Fantasy Football Target & Avoid Join Joe Pisapia, Andrew Erickson and Pat Fitzmaurice as they discuss the make-or-break potential of 12 … read more »

Image of FantasyPros Staff by FantasyPros Staff in FantasyMay 11, 2024
Fantasy Football Regression Candidates: De’Von Achane, Rashee Rice, Tank Dell photo

It might not always be fun to hear, but regression is something we have to be aware of in fantasy football. 2023 brought us some excellent rookie performances but if we apply a truthful look, which of them are primed … read more »

Image of FantasyPros Staff by FantasyPros Staff in FantasyMay 11, 2024
5 Second-Year Regression Candidates (Fantasy Football) photo

It might not always be fun to hear, but regression is something we have to be aware of in fantasy football. 2023 brought us some excellent rookie performances but if we apply a truthful look, which of them are primed … read more »

Image of Tom Strachan by Tom Strachan in FantasyMay 9, 2024
Fantasy Football Draft Rookies: Ben Sinnott, Brock Bowers, Rome Odunze (2024) photo

Before the 2024 NFL Draft kicked off in the Motor City, I released an article titled How to Value Rookies Pre-Draft (2024 Fantasy Football) to provide some insight into the approach for rookies in dynasty and pre-draft best ball fantasy … read more »

Image of FantasyPros Staff by FantasyPros Staff in FantasyMay 9, 2024
Fantasy Football Salary Cap Draft Guide: Strategy & Advice (2024) photo

Everyone loves a traditional snake draft. However, auction or salary cap drafts have become more popular over the past several years. Salary cap drafts have been popular for those in the fantasy football industry for a while. Yet, they have … read more »

Image of Mike Fanelli by Mike Fanelli in Fantasy3 days ago
Superflex Dynasty Startup Mock Draft: Josh Allen, Drake London, Nico Collins photo

While everyone is knee-deep in dynasty rookie drafts, May is also the perfect month for dynasty startup drafts. Everyone knows the expression practice makes perfect, and there is no better way to practice than with the FantasyPros mock draft simulator. … read more »

Image of FantasyPros Staff by FantasyPros Staff in Fantasy3 days ago
Fantasy Football Draft Rookies: Ja’Tavion Sanders, Theo Johnson, Erick All (2024) photo

Before the 2024 NFL Draft kicked off in the Motor City, I released an article titled How to Value Rookies Pre-Draft (2024 Fantasy Football) to provide some insight into the approach for fantasy football rookies in dynasty and pre-draft best … read more »

Image of FantasyPros Staff by FantasyPros Staff in Fantasy3 days ago
Fantasy Football ADP Analysis: Superflex Drafts photo

The Superflex fantasy football format continues to grow in popularity, and thanks to the evolution of the quarterback position we see particularly fun quarterbacks at the top of ADP (average draft position), but what else stands out? In this article, … read more »

Image of Tom Strachan by Tom Strachan in Fantasy4 days ago
Fantasy Football Draft Rookies: Ray Davis, Isaac Guerendo, Tyrone Tracy Jr (2024) photo

Before the 2024 NFL Draft kicked off in the Motor City, I released an article titled How to Value Rookies Pre-Draft (2024 Fantasy Football) to provide some insight into the approach for rookies in dynasty and pre-draft best ball fantasy … read more »

Image of FantasyPros Staff by FantasyPros Staff in Fantasy4 days ago
Fantasy Football Risers & Fallers: Best Ball Leagues ADP photo

The NFL Draft was the final major domino for player movement in the offseason. Players could be traded, and some free agents remain. Nevertheless, it’s the ideal time to look at player movement in fantasy football best ball Underdog drafts … read more »

Image of Josh Shepardson by Josh Shepardson in Fantasy5 days ago
Fantasy Football Draft Rookies: Malik Washington, Troy Franklin, Javon Baker (2024) photo

Before the 2024 NFL Draft kicked off in the Motor City, I released an article titled How to Value Rookies Pre-Draft (2024 Fantasy Football) to provide some insight into the approach for rookies in dynasty and pre-draft best ball fantasy … read more »

Image of FantasyPros Staff by FantasyPros Staff in Fantasy5 days ago
Dynasty Rookie Mock Draft: Caleb Williams, Xavier Worthy, Rome Odunze photo

The 2024 NFL Draft is less than a week old. Yet, the draft nerds have already turned their attention to the 2025 NFL Draft and whether or not Carson Beck is the clear-cut QB1. However, the fantasy football community is … read more »

Image of FantasyPros Staff by FantasyPros Staff in Fantasy5 days ago
Fantasy Football Draft Rookies: Trey Benson, Blake Corum, MarShawn Lloyd (2024) photo

Before the 2024 NFL Draft kicked off in the Motor City, I released an article titled How to Value Rookies Pre-Draft (2024 Fantasy Football) to provide some insight into the approach for rookies in dynasty and pre-draft best ball fantasy … read more »

Image of FantasyPros Staff by FantasyPros Staff in Fantasy6 days ago
Dynasty Draft Strategy: Late-Round Quarterback (Fantasy Football) photo

Dynasty is arguably the best form of fantasy football. It’s a year-round game that allows fantasy players so many ways to build their team into a contender. However, which draft strategy is the best? The honest answer is that there … read more »

Image of FantasyPros Staff by FantasyPros Staff in Fantasy1 wk ago
Fantasy Football Draft Rookies: Jaylen Wright, Jonathon Brooks, Bucky Irving (2024) photo

Before the 2024 NFL Draft kicked off in the Motor City, I released an article titled How to Value Rookies Pre-Draft (2024 Fantasy Football) to provide some insight into the approach for rookies in dynasty and pre-draft best ball fantasy … read more »

Image of FantasyPros Staff by FantasyPros Staff in Fantasy1 wk ago
Superflex Dynasty Startup Mock Draft (2024 Fantasy Football) photo

While everyone is knee-deep in dynasty rookie drafts, May is also the perfect month for dynasty startup drafts. Everyone knows the expression practice makes perfect, and there is no better way to practice than with the FantasyPros mock draft simulator. … read more »

Image of Mike Fanelli by Mike Fanelli in Fantasy1 wk ago
Dynasty Rookie Mock Draft: 12-Team, 1QB (2024 Fantasy Football) photo

The 2024 NFL Draft is less than a week old. Yet, the draft nerds have already turned their attention to the 2025 NFL Draft and whether or not Carson Beck is the clear-cut QB1. However, the fantasy football community is … read more »

Image of Mike Fanelli by Mike Fanelli in Fantasy1 wk ago
How to Value Rookies in Fantasy Football: Running Backs (2024) photo

Before the 2024 NFL Draft kicked off in the Motor City, I released an article titled How to Value Rookies Pre-Draft (2024 Fantasy Football) to provide some insight into the approach for rookies in dynasty and pre-draft best ball fantasy … read more »

Image of Andrew Erickson by Andrew Erickson in Fantasy1 wk ago
Dynasty Draft Primer: Strategy, Advice & Targets (Fantasy Football) photo

Dynasty is arguably the best form of fantasy football. It’s a year-round game that allows fantasy players so many ways to build their team into a contender. However, which draft strategy is the best? The honest answer is that there … read more »

Image of Mike Fanelli by Mike Fanelli in Fantasy2 wks ago
Fantasy Football Draft Strategy: Late-Round Quarterback (2024) photo

As we approach fantasy football draft season, I urge our readers to keep an open mind on the many different methods for constructing a team they can feel confident in. Plenty of approaches have sprung up over the last decade. … read more »

Fantasy Football Draft Strategy: Late-Round Quarterback (2024) by Evan Tarracciano in Fantasy2 wks ago
WR3s With WR1 Potential (2024 Fantasy Football) photo

Snagging a mid-round wide receiver that significantly outperforms his ADP can carry your fantasy team to victory, but identifying that player is not an easy task. Receivers being drafted in the WR3 range of fantasy football are often players that … read more »

Image of Tera Roberts by Tera Roberts in Fantasy2 wks ago
Fantasy Football Risers & Fallers: C.J. Stroud, Brandon Aiyuk, Nico Collins, Rashee Rice photo

Before we sit back and enjoy the greatest event of the year, let’s look at where things stand. After a wild free agency period and some unfortunate off-the-field issues, here’s the latest look at which players are trending up and … read more »

Image of FantasyPros Staff by FantasyPros Staff in Fantasy2 wks ago
4 Players Trending Up & Down (2024 Fantasy Football) photo

With the 2024 NFL Draft days away, we’ll soon have a clearer picture of what to expect next football season. While a handful of impactful veteran free agents remain, the draft is the last major hurdle for fantasy football managers. … read more »

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Dynasty Trade Advice: Josh Allen, Patrick Mahomes, Jalen Hurts (Fantasy Football) photo

With the NFL Draft less than a week away, dynasty managers are champing at the bit to get their hands on these new rookies. Whenever that happens, veteran players can sometimes be overlooked, causing their prices to drop. Here are … read more »

Image of FantasyPros Staff by FantasyPros Staff in Fantasy2 wks ago
Fantasy Football Draft Advice: C.J. Stroud, Tua Tagovailoa, Aaron Rodgers, Deshaun Watson photo

The NFL Draft will bring clarity to many teams and some quarterbacks might receive substantial upgrades to their pass-catchers, while others will be left looking on enviously. Regardless of the draft, some quarterbacks look like players we should avoid in … read more »

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