CJ Stroud's once-promising NFL draft prospects have taken a major hit. The Ohio State quarterback, who was once thought to be a top-two pick along with Bryce Young, has seen his stock fall over the past few weeks.

Initially, it appeared as though the shift in momentum was due to Young's impressive performances, but rumors soon began to surface about Stroud's attitude and coachability. Radio host Matt Lombardi claimed to have inside information that Stroud was difficult to coach, while former NFL quarterback Brady Quinn accused him of snubbing the prestigious Manning brothers' quarterback camp.

However, it was the leaked S2 scores that dealt the final blow to Stroud's draft hopes. While Young scored an impressive 98%, Stroud's score was a dismal 18%. The score is so low that it's hard to believe, leading many to speculate that it may have been planted by a rival team hoping to see Stroud fall in the draft.

Despite the initial suspicions of a smear campaign, the S2 score has been difficult to defend. With the draft quickly approaching, Stroud's once-promising future is now in doubt. It remains to be seen whether he will be able to bounce back from this setback and prove his doubters wrong.

By Tony Dunn aka @Cat_Chronicles

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