COLUMBUS, Ohio — Cade Stover emerged as an NFL prospect when C.J. Stroud locked onto him as a crucial piece of Ohio State football’s passing attack.
Safe to assume Stroud, the reigning NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year, exerted some influence in the Houston Texans’ draft room. By selecting Stover with the 123rd pick in the fourth round, the team added a trusted receiving target for its franchise quarterback.