C.J. Stroud Falls Below Malik Willis in Latest 2026 QB Rankings

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud has been ranked behind Malik Willis in Chris Simms’ 2026 quarterback evaluations. This surprising placement comes despite Stroud's strong start to his career and his role as the face of the Texans franchise. The rankings suggest a high level of volatility in how top-tier quarterbacks are being viewed heading into the 2026 season, placing additional scrutiny on Stroud to maintain his high level of performance on the field.