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C.J. Stroud Calls Return to Ohio State for Pro Day “Tremendously Special,” Says Coaching and Spotlight at OSU Prepared Him for NFL Success

As C.J. Stroud walked around the Woody Hayes Athletic Center during Ohio State’s pro day on Wednesday, it felt like the Buckeyes’ former star quarterback had never left.

One year after going through his own pro day that helped him become the No. 2 overall pick in the 2023 NFL draft, Stroud was in the building for the entirety of this year’s pro day. He wanted to be there to support his former Ohio State teammates because of the support they showed him as he went through the NFL draft process himself a year ago.

“A lot of great relationships I have here still.