C.J. Stroud shines during his pro day workout in front of Panthers contingent

Ohio State quarterback CJ Stroud put on an impressive show on his pro day in front of a large cohort of members of the Carolina Panthers organization in attendance.

Panthers Owners David and Nicole Tepper, General Manager Scott Fitterer, Head Coach Frank Reich, Assistant General Manager Dan Morgan, Vice President Samir Suleiman, Offensive Coordinator Thomas Brown, Quarterbacks Coach Josh McCown , Senior Assistant Jim Caldwell, Scouting Director Cole Spencer and Scout Joel Patten were noted to be in attendance.

NFL Network tom pelissero also reported that Stroud had dinner with Panthers officials and that the two have another meeting scheduled sometime between now and the NFL Draft on April 27.

Stroud is considered by many to be the favorite to be taken by the Panthers with the No. 1 overall pick, which the team paid a huge price to obtain in a trade with the Chicago Bears.

Long before his strong coaching, Stroud impressed during his career with the Buckeyes when he threw for 8,123 yards and 85 touchdowns in 25 games over two seasons.

Last season he threw for 41 touchdowns that finished second in the nation behind only Heisman Trophy winner Caleb Williams.

Unlike Alabama quarterback Bryce Young, who is seen as Stroud’s main competition to be drafted No. 1, Stroud is 6-foot-3, 218 pounds, and a prototypical size for an Alabama quarterback. the NFL.

Panthers head coach Reich is also known for preferring to play bigger QBs, which adds more credibility to his projection as the pick.

McCown may have also inadvertently shed some light on the Panthers’ thought process late in practice when he was caught on camera saying “Maybe when you live in Charlotte we’ll find a court” while referring to playing a game. of horses. .

The Panthers are also expected to have a contingent in attendance for Young’s next pro day at Alabama, as well as taking the quarterback out to dinner as well.