What would be the potential if the Houston Texans were to draft C.J. Stroud?

C.J. Stroud is in the building.

The Ohio State quarterback meets Wednesday with Houston Texans coach DeMeco Ryans, general manager Nick Caserio, and the rest of the decision-makers of the Houston Texans inside NRG Stadium.

Stroud has a chance to solidify himself as lock to go in the top-2 of the upcoming 2023 NFL draft while the Texans have an opportunity to get to know one of football’s best professional prospects.

The former Buckeye standout is considered a huge favorite to go first overall to the Carolina Panthers. However, with the consensus around Alabama quarterback Bryce Young as the player in the position group, few would be surprised if Carolina began to signal a different route leading up to the draft. As such, it’s become imperative that Houston become comfortable with Stroud despite Young’s natural fit with the team and status as a huge favorite amongst the fanbase.

As the Texans faithful try to grow comfortable with the idea of either quarterback in a post-Week 18 world, there’s been push back against the idea of Stroud as a worthy consolation prize should the Panthers select Young.

A dive into the film and Stroud’s background shows a player and a prospect that Houston ultimately shouldn’t hesitate to pick towards the biggest hole on their roster and their current biggest obstacle towards winning.