Why C.J. Stroud is smart choice for No. 1 overall pick

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Former Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud posted an 85-to-12 touchdown-to-interception ratio during his two-year run as the Buckeyes' starter. (C.J. Stroud by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

COLUMBUS — It might be smokescreens, it might be cause for concern, but Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud appears to be sliding ever so slightly in the draft, at least that's what mocks are suggesting. Stroud, however, is used to being doubted.