DeMeco Ryans named C.J. Stroud the Houston Texans' starting quarterback after the team's preseason finale against the New Orleans Saints.

The No. 2 overall pick will be the Week 1 starter against the Baltimore Ravens.

"It was definitely a blessing, something that I think I worked for and definitely earned," Stroud said. "At the same time, nothing else really changes. Still going to work like the way I'm working but even more now. I'm blessed enough to be able to be a starter, so young in this league, which isn't the easiest thing to do. But I know my coaches have trust and faith in me, so I'll go out there and do my best."

The Texans were the last team in the NFL to name their starter.