CJ Stroud names Drake Maye as his favorite quarterback from the Draft despite Caleb Williams and Jayden Daniels getting picked over him

My favorite QB in the draft…I feel like Drake Maye is…I watched his tape, just his arm talent jumps off, he’s the one guy that like to me…when you watch his tape, he scrambles when he needs to, he throws guys open, he has roll-out ability, different arm angles…

CJ Stroud said

Stroud sees a lot of elements that transition well from college football to the NFL in Maye’s game.

CJ Stroud believes Drake Maye’s decision making skills will work greatly in the NFL

The quarterback for the Houston Texans is vouching for Maye because of his arm strength and accuracy. Combine his ability to run the ball when needed, he is the perfect dual-threat quarterback. Stroud further went on to appreciate the NC State QB for his decision-making skills.

In the NFL, more than possessing talent and skills, the decision making ability of a player is what ultimately determines if they can succeed in the league or not. For a college QB transitioning to the NFL, the biggest learning curve comes in terms of determining when to take risks and when to play it safe.

CJ Stroud has watched Drake Maye play and he believes that the QB does not make the mistake of taking unnecessary risks. He throws the ball when he needs to and never scrambles unless he sees an open route.

A factor about Maye that tends to be overlooked is the agility of his arm, he is able to make throws from certain absurd angles and convert on them. For these reasons, he is the real deal and in many ways why he could go on to be the best QB of his class.