The Houston Texans announced Thursday that quarterback C.J. Stroud was named the NFL's fan-voted Rookie of the Year for 2023.
Houston Texans @HoustonTexansThe people have spoken & <a href="https://twitter.com/CJ7STROUD?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CJ7STROUD</a> has been voted Rookie of the Year by the fans ud83dude80 <a href="https://t.co/ldfBwuYGp7">pic.twitter.com/ldfBwuYGp7</a>
Stroud earned the distinction ahead of Thursday night's NFL Honors awards show at which the official NFL Offensive and Defensive Rookie of the Year awards will be given out.
The 22-year-old Stroud is a finalist for Offensive Rookie of the Year along with Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs and tight end Sam LaPorta, Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson and Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua.