The betting market has been volatile regarding the 2023 NFL Draft. 

In most years, there is a heavy favorite to be the first pick and the odds don't move all that much. However, 2023 has been a different story. 

Alabama star Bryce Young had been the betting favorite to go first for most of the offseason. That was until the Carolina Panthers traded for the pick, and then Ohio State's CJ Stroud became the favorite. 

Stroud was more than just a slight favorite- his odds were as high as -275 at one point. However, as we get closer to the draft, the odds have taken another drastic swing. 

At the beginning of this week, the gap had shrunken considerably. Stroud had odds of -130 while Young increased to -105.

On Wednesday, the shift was even more dramatic. At the time of this writing, Young now has odds of -300 to be drafted first. Stroud is now +210 to be the top selection. 

What does this mean for the Texans? 

Well, if you trust the oddsmakers, it means Young will likely not be an option for the Texans. Stroud is a strong favorite to go to Houston at No. 2, currently set at -145 odds. 

It is worth mentioning that not all NFL insiders are convinced the Texans will draft a QB at No. 2. 

Concerns about Young's size have persisted for a couple of years now, but the Panthers are not deterred. Young threw for 8,356 yards and 80 touchdowns as the Alabama QB, and has arguably the highest upside of any QB in the class.