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Houston Texans' C.J. Stroud (7) takes part in a drill during an organized team activity at the football team's training facility Tuesday, May 23, 2023, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
No. 2 pick Stroud competing for starting job with Houston Texans

By Kristie Rieken May. 23, 2023 02:35 PM EDT

Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young gestures during the NFL football team's rookie minicamp, Friday, May 12, 2023, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Panthers QB Bryce Young impresses, shows 'complete command' in first NFL practice

By Steve Reed May. 12, 2023 06:16 PM EDT

Indianapolis Colts first-round draft pick Anthony Richardson speaks during a news conference at the NFL football team's practice facility in Indianapolis, Friday, April 28, 2023. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Quarterbacks come off board at record rate in NFL draft

By Josh Dubow May. 03, 2023 01:40 AM EDT

FILE - Quarterback Drake Maye throws the ball at North Carolina's NFL football Pro Day in Chapel Hill, N.C., Monday, March 27, 2023. The 2024 NFL draft class could be tank-worthy. With a full season of college football still to be played, two future franchise quarterbacks are already being penciled into the top of draft boards. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker, File)
Williams, Harrison, Maye are top prospects in 2024 NFL draft

By Ralph D. Russo Apr. 30, 2023 10:11 AM EDT

Newly drafted Philadelphia Eagles' Nolan Smith speaks during a news conference at the NFL football team's training facility, Friday, April 28, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
AP Report Cards: Texans, Eagles get highest NFL draft grades

By Rob Maaddi Apr. 29, 2023 08:16 PM EDT

Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans, left, looks as Texans' first round draft pick quarterback C.J. Stroud, center, speaks alongside linebacker Will Anderson Jr. during an NFL football press conference, Friday, April 28, 2023, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)
Texans build for future in NFL draft with Stroud, Anderson

By Kristie Rieken Apr. 29, 2023 07:44 PM EDT

Alabama linebacker Will Anderson Jr. react while looking in a mirror after being chosen by the Houston Texans with the third overall pick during the first round of the NFL football draft, Thursday, April 27, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Juice 'n Tank: Texans trade up to take Scruggs, Dell

By Kristie Rieken Apr. 28, 2023 09:28 PM EDT

FILE - Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker speaks during a news conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, March 3, 2023. Threw only five interceptions in 631 attempts at Tennessee, but did fumble 22 times. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Levis goes quick, Hooker waits longer on Day 2 of NFL draft

By Rob Maaddi Apr. 28, 2023 08:02 PM EDT

Carolina Panthers number one draft pick quarterback Bryce Young speaks during a news conference at their NFL football stadium on Friday, April 28, 2023, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Analysis: QBs picked 1-2 often don't both have success

By Rob Maaddi Apr. 28, 2023 05:00 PM EDT

IMAGE DISTRIBUTED FOR SIRIUSXM - Houston Texans' first-round NFL football picks C.J. Stroud and Will Anderson Jr. are interviewed on SiriusXM's NFL Radio during coverage of the 2023 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 27, 2023 in Kansas City, MO. (Colin Braley/AP Images for SiriusXM)
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FILE - Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker speaks during a news conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, March 3, 2023. Threw only five interceptions in 631 attempts at Tennessee, but did fumble 22 times. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Levis, Hooker among top prospects for Day 2 of NFL draft

By Arnie Stapleton Apr. 28, 2023 02:11 AM EDT

Alabama linebacker Will Anderson Jr. celebrates with fans after being chosen by the Houston Texans with the third overall pick during the first round of the NFL football draft, Thursday, April 27, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Breaking down players selected in 1st round of NFL draft

By Ralph D. Russo Apr. 27, 2023 08:57 PM EDT

Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson, left, embraces NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being chosen by the Indianapolis Colts with the fourth overall pick during the first round of the NFL football draft, Thursday, April 27, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Colts select QB Anthony Richardson at No. 4 in NFL draft

By Michael Marot Apr. 27, 2023 08:50 PM EDT

Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud puts on a hat after being chosen by the Houston Texans with the second overall pick during the first round of the NFL football draft, Thursday, April 27, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Texans get franchise QB in Stroud, trade up for LB Anderson

By Kristie Rieken Apr. 27, 2023 08:32 PM EDT

Alabama quarterback Bryce Young gets a jersey from NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being chosen by Carolina Panthers with the first overall pick during the first round of the NFL football draft, Thursday, April 27, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
NFL draft dominated early by QBs, including top pick Young

By Rob Maaddi Apr. 27, 2023 08:20 PM EDT

Chicago Bears fans cheer during the second round of the NFL football draft, Friday, April 28, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
2023 NFL Draft | Who are the top players for Day 3?

By The Associated Press Apr. 27, 2023 12:06 AM EDT

Carolina Panthers head coach Frank Reich speaks during the NFC head coaches availability at the NFL football meetings, Tuesday, March 28, 2023, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Young? Stroud? Panthers reach consensus on No. 1 draft pick

By Steve Reed Apr. 25, 2023 03:51 PM EDT

FILE - Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) signals to Ohio State wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. (18) before throwing a pass during the first half of the Peach Bowl NCAA college football semifinal playoff game against Georgia, Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022, in Atlanta. Harrison Jr. made the catch for a touchdown on the play. Bryce Young, C.J. Stroud, Anthony Richardson and Will Levis are projected to go anywhere from the top 5 to top 15 picks in this draft. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik, File)
NFL draft back to being all about QBs at the top

By Rob Maaddi Apr. 24, 2023 12:29 PM EDT

FILE - Alabama quarterback Bryce Young talks on the field during the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, March 4, 2023. The national high school player of the year as a senior in California went on to become the 2021 Heisman Trophy winner as a sophomore at Alabama. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
NFL Draft Guide: How to watch, who will go No. 1

By David Brandt Apr. 24, 2023 06:00 AM EDT

FILE - Ferris State defensive lineman Caleb Murphy runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Thursday, March 2, 2023. Caleb Murphy, Shepherd University's Tyson Bagent and Andrei Iosivas of Princeton are all trying to break out of their small-school roots to prove they should be selected on draft weekend. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Bagent's journey typifies NFL draft's small school prospects

By Michael Marot Apr. 21, 2023 12:33 PM EDT