CJ Stroud’s once-promising NFL draft prospects have taken a major hit. The Ohio State quarterback, who was once thought to be a top-two pick along with Bryce Young, has seen his stock fall over the past few weeks.
Initially, it appeared as though the shift in momentum was due to Young’s impressive performances, but rumors soon began to surface about Stroud’s attitude and coachability. Radio host Matt Lombardi claimed to have inside information that Stroud was difficult to coach, while former NFL quarterback Brady Quinn accused him of snubbing the prestigious Manning brothers’ quarterback camp.
S2 Cognition test results per @BobMcGinn:
Bryce Young – 98%
Jake Haener – 96%
Will Levis – 93%
Jaren Hall – 93%
Clayton Tune – 84%
Anthony Richardson – 79%
Hendon Hooker – 46%
CJ Stroud – 18%— Shane P. Hallam (@ShanePHallam) April 21, 2023
However, it was the leaked S2 scores that dealt the final blow to Stroud’s draft hopes. While Young scored an impressive 98%, Stroud’s score was a dismal 18%. The score is so low that it’s hard to believe, leading many to speculate that it may have been planted by a rival team hoping to see Stroud fall in the draft.
The founder of the S2 test was on a PFF podcast and said the leaks from the scores are fake…so do with that info what you will…
Surely teams aren’t leaking false information to get prospects to drop or rise…
— Landon Oliver (@Landon3MR) April 21, 2023
Despite the initial suspicions of a smear campaign, the S2 score has been difficult to defend. With the draft quickly approaching, Stroud’s once-promising future is now in doubt. It remains to be seen whether he will be able to bounce back from this setback and prove his doubters wrong.
By Tony Dunn aka @Cat_Chronicles
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