Social media reacts to C.J. Stroud's NFL decision

After a lot of speculation and hope by Ohio State football fans, media, and others,

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quarterback C.J. Stroud has made the decision to enter his name into the 2023 NFL draft.

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Stroud waited until the last day to let everyone know his plans and released a statement saying the decision was very difficult for him.

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His departure will no doubt now result in reflection and a focus on where the program will go from here

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when replacing so much production under center. No doubt the pressure is on,

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as Kyle McCord and Devin Brown are now on the clock.

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and share well wishes for Stroud and his future at the game’s highest level.

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Here are some of the best reactions on Twitter to one of the all-time best

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OSU quarterbacks and his decision to enter the NFL draft.

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