Who are CJ Stroud's parents, Kimberley and Coleridge? All you need to know about Buckeyes QB’s family 

CJ Stroud will head into the 2023 NFL Draft as one of the top prospects. The quarterback also recently concluded another impressive season with the Ohio State Buckeyes.

However, football fans have been eager to learn more about his parents, Kimberley and Coleridge. Stroud is the youngest of the couple's four children.

CJ's father, Coleridge, served as a pastor at the Life Application Christian Center, headquartered in Rancho Cucamonga, Los Angeles. His mother was considered the first lady of the holy place. It was Coleridge who first introduced football into his son's life. However, the youngster's upbringing wasn't easy as his father was incarcerated when he was just 13.

While speaking to Eleven Warriors a few years ago, Stroud explained how he had to deal with several ups and downs at a young age. He said:

“My life has been like a roller coaster. It’s been up and down. I’ve been through hell and back. I’ve been through so much in my life. I had to grow up early. I had to grow up really fast.”

Kimberley raised all her kids by herself and CJ gives her plenty of credit for undertaking that responsibility. Nonetheless, Kim and Coleridge are now proud parents to one of the top footballing talents in the country.

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CJ Stroud pro day: Kimberly Stroud was proud of her son's progress

CJ Stroud in action for the Ohio State Buckeyes

CJ Stroud finished his final campaign with the Ohio State Buckeyes by recording a whopping 3,866 passing yards and 41 touchdowns. He threw only six interceptions throughout the season.

He led the team to an impressive second-place finish in the B10 East with an 11-1 record. However, the quarterback wasn't able to lead the outfit past the Georgia Bulldogs in the Peach Bowl last week.

CJ Stroud still threw for 348 yards and four touchdowns in the game.

Earlier this week, Ohio State football shared details about Stroud's pro day experience. With Stroud awaiting the 2023 NFL Draft, this is an important step before his NFL career begins.

"What's good y'all. Your boy C.J. Stroud here, 2023 Pro Day," Stroud said. "I'm about to have some fun with my boys, man. Support them and have a good time, man. Go Bucks."

His mother and sister Ciara cheered Stroud on from the sidelines, referring to his pro day as 'exciting':

"C.J.'s worked so hard and just to see it all go full circle and evolve, you know, just such a great performance by him," Kimberly isaid. "He's really showing just how solid he is not just as a player, but decision-making, footwork. He looks so amazing."