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Texans' C.J. Stroud Named Team Captain After Being No. 2 Pick in 2023 NFL Draft

When C.J. Stroud takes the field for the Houston Texans for his regular season NFL debut, he will do so as a leader.

The Texans announced their captains for the 2023 seasons and the No. 2 pick in the 2023 NFL Draft is one of the four who will serve that role this season.

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He joins a group that consists of safety Jalen Pitre, offensive tackle Laremy Tunsil and safety Jimmie Ward. Stroud and Ward are both newcomers to the team in 2023 and Pitre and Stroud are both on rookie contracts.