C.J. Stroud Net Worth

C. J. Stroud, short for Coleridge Bernard Stroud IV, is an American football player who plays as the starting quarterback for the Houston Texans. Stroud was born on 3 October, 2001 at Rancho Cucamonga, California. He played as quarterback for the Ohio State and held many of their records. Stroud was picked 2nd overall in the NFL Draft 2023 by the Houston Texans.

Since early in his school career, he dominated the opposition with his pinpoint accuracy and overall skills. Coming out of Rancho Cucamonga High School, Stroud was already a 5-star recruit. In 2020, his Freshman season, he played as a backup to future NFL quarterback - Justin Fields.

Stroud only got to play 1 snap where he ran for a 48 yard touchdown. After redshirting his Freshman year, Stroud took over the Buckeyes’ offense and never looked back. In his two full seasons with the Buckeyes, he has set multiple records along the way. He has earned honors such as:

• 2 x Graham–George Offensive Player of the Year (2021, 2022)

• 2 x Griese–Brees Quarterback of the Year (2021, 2022)

• Thompson–Randle El Freshman of the Year (2021)

• Second-team All-American (2022)

• Third-team All-American (2021)

• 2 x first-team All-Big Ten (2021, 2022)

As the starting quarterback for Ohio State, he comes from a high octane offensive scheme. His accuracy has been lauded and is considered as probably the most accurate natural thrower of the ball in his class. In addition, Stroud does possess the ability to air out deep balls when required.

The two time Heisman Trophy finalist is expected to be a top 5 pick in this year’s NFL Draft and could very well go number 1 overall as well.

C. J. Stroud’s Net Worth

C.J. Stroud’s net worth is estimated to be around a whopping $2.9 million. This is because the NIL has taken college athletes to a whole new level. Now, through their Name, Image, and Likeness, they can earn a ton of money on the side while performing their craft at the college level. Stroud, who is currently one of the top quarterbacks in the NCAA, has signed some great deals including notable ones with companies such as Designer Shoe Warehouse (DSW).

His Ohio State teammate - wide receiver Jaxon Smith Njigba was also a part of this deal. Two more of his teammates have endorsed American Eagle, and while the individual earnings are not available, the two endorsements have totaled $550K between themselves.

Some more interesting deals include a deal with Express Inc. which is a fashion brand, Kane footwear, Onyx Authenticated - a trading card company that has come out with a series of cards on Stroud and Sarchione Auto Gallery which is leasing various cars to Stroud as part of their endorsement process.

At the young age of 21 years old, a bank balance of nearly $3 million dollars is unfathomable. Yet, this will be nothing compared to the millions of dollars Stroud is set to make as a leading quarterback in the NFL once he is done with his rookie contract.