Jaxon Smith-Njigba comes in defense of C.J. Stroud after QB’s poor performance in S2 cognition test


Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud has confronted numerous criticism over the previous few days attributable to his poor rating on the S2 cognition take a look at. Stroud was capable of rating solely 18 percentile within the take a look at wherein Bryce Younger scored 98 percentile.

Stroud’s draft inventory has plummeted ever since then, and he might not be a prime 5 decide anymore. Regardless of his poor rating within the S2 take a look at, many have come out to defend him, together with his Buckeyes teammate Jaxon Smith-Njigba.

Here is what Jaxon Smith-Njigba stated on the Up & Adams present:

“He’ll be an amazing, I imply, in addition to the arm expertise, in addition to, you already know, all that you already know, he is at all times the neatest man on the sector and, you already know, enjoying with him and his management and, you already know, he is aware of the right way to lead a staff. He is aware of the right way to get issues carried out.

“It was superior enjoying with him on the Ohio State College and hopefully, in the future, you already know, we’ll hyperlink again up. Everyone knows C.J. and he is a sensible child. He is a very good child, and he simply likes to play ball and he is good at it. So no matter staff picks him, you already know, it will be fortunate to have him.”

Jaxon Smith-Njigba is anticipated to be the extensive receiver off the board within the 2023 NFL Draft, and these phrases coming from him clarify loads about Stroud.

No person is aware of which staff will draft C.J. Stroud, however as said by his teammate, that staff goes to be fortunate to have such a beautiful participant enjoying for them.


Indianapolis Colts may draft C.J. Stroud

C.J. Stroud: Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl - Ohio State v Georgia
C.J. Stroud: Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl – Ohio State v Georgia

With Bryce Younger anticipated to be drafted by the Carolina Panthers with the primary general decide, Stroud may nonetheless be the second quarterback to get drafted. The Houston Texans may not draft a quarterback this 12 months, and that would tempt different groups to commerce up and get the Buckeyes quarterback.

The Indianapolis Colts, who wish to draft a quarterback, would possibly draft Stroud. He could be a great match for the Colts and could possibly be their quarterback for the long run. Jim Irsay has been vocal about drafting a franchise quarterback, and lots of assume that Stroud will likely be their man.


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Edited by Abhimanyu Chaudhary