C.J. Stroud – A two-year starter at Ohio State who led the nation in passing touchdowns with 44 in 2021 and 41 in 2022.

Stroud matched them, and did so as a rookie. He took a moribund Texans franchise to the playoffs. Stroud was an instant star in Year 1, arguably the best rookie quarterback in league history.

NFL Network's Marcus Grant evaluates his top fantasy quarterback value picks heading into the 2025 NFL season.