{"id":8155,"date":"2023-01-16T18:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-01-16T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/atswins.ai\/blog\/colts-potential-future-qb-officially-declares-2023-nfl-draft\/"},"modified":"2023-01-16T18:00:00","modified_gmt":"2023-01-16T18:00:00","slug":"colts-potential-future-qb-officially-declares-2023-nfl-draft","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/atswins.ai\/blog\/colts-potential-future-qb-officially-declares-2023-nfl-draft\/","title":{"rendered":"Colts potential future QB officially declares 2023 NFL Draft"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> [ad_1]<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div><!-- tml-version=\"2\" --><\/p>\n<p class=\"mm-drop-caps--dc1\">Ohio State quarterback on deadline day for eligible players to declare for the 2023 NFL Draft <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/CJ7STROUD\/status\/1615019233620156416\" onclick=\"return phoenixTrackClickEvent(this, event);\" target=\"_blank\">CJ Stroud finally announces he&#8217;s going pro<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Stroud is expected to be a top 10 pick when the first round begins on April 27th. The declaration is welcome news for teams that need multiple of his QBs, including the Indianapolis Colts.<\/p>\n<p>Many analysts and mock drafters put Stroud in a Colts uniform on opening day at Indianapolis. It&#8217;s easy to see why there&#8217;s so much interest, and why it&#8217;s tied to the Colts, who are in dire need of a franchise quarterback in this draft.\n<\/p>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-c\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-0\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-0\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-c not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-0\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline not-size-b not-size-c not-size-d\"\/>\n<p>Through his three seasons at Ohio State, Stroud had a stellar record, passing 575-of-830 (69.3%) for 8,123 yards, 85 touchdowns and just 12 interceptions. Not to mention, he posted his blistering 71.9% completion percentage in 2021 and scored his career-high 44 touchdowns.<\/p>\n<p>Two of Stroud&#8217;s shortcomings were his performance under pressure and his ability to run, which was sorely needed in Day&#8217;s offense as a Buckeye. However, Stroud silenced many critics by orchestrating a masterful pass in the college playoff semifinals against the Georgia Bulldogs (they would go on to win the national championship).<\/p>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-c\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-1\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-1\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-c not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-1\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-b not-size-c not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-0\"\/>\n<p>Stroud shined, passing 23-of-34 (67.6%) for 348 yards with four touchdowns and no interceptions. He also made incredibly difficult throws look easy in the big game.<\/p>\n<p>Is this a good enough sample to erase the &#8216;suffocating under pressure&#8217; criticism?\n<\/p>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-c not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-2\"\/>\n<p>Stroud had a relationship with the Colts last month when they discussed future quarterbacks in the NFL. Now that he&#8217;s committed to the league, who will take him?<\/p>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-c\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-2\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-2\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-b not-size-c not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-1\"\/>\n<p>Now that the Colts are connected to him and others, they have free-handed options as to what their future holds. 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