C.J. Stroud is a quarterback for the Houston Texans as of the 2024 NFL season. He was drafted 2nd overall pick in the first round of the 2023 NFL draft by the Texans. Stroud had played as the starting QB for the Ohio State University Buckeyes for 2 seasons - 2021 & 2022. He threw for over 8000 passing yards, as well as 85 touchdowns - leading him to become a Heisman trophy finalist in both years. In 2022, he led the Buckeyes to the College Football Playoffs, where they suffered a narrow 42-41 loss in the semifinals to the University of Georgia (UGA) Bulldogs, despite Stroud throwing for 348 yards, 4 touchdowns, and completing 23 of 34 attempted passes.
On the back of his impressive college resume, Stroud chose to forgo his 2 remaining years of eligibility and declared for the 2023 NFL Draft. Stroud was selected 2nd overall by the Texans in the 2023 NFL Draft and has led the team to a 10-7 record. On the back of Stroud’s star-studded performances, the Texans marched on to capture the AFC South Division title, as well as a playoff berth in Stroud’s rookie season. Yet, that wasn't to be the end of his season. In the wildcard round, up against arguably the best defense in the NFL in 2023 - the Cleveland Browns (& perennial DPOY candidate Myles Garrett), Stroud showed off his full repertoire of skills. In the 45-14 thrashing of the Browns, Stroud finished the game going with 16 of 21 passes completed, for a gain of 274 yards and three touchdowns. He became the youngest quarterback in league history to win a playoff game. His season-long statistics, throwing for over 4100 yards and 23 Touchdowns, have set new franchise and rookie benchmarks. They have also led Stroud to win the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year Award.
CJ Stroud Siblings
Born on October 3, 2001, to Coleridge Bernard Stroud III & Kimberly Stroud, CJ Stroud is 23 years old (as of December 2024) and is the youngest of 4 kids. He has 3 older siblings. Stroud has two older brothers, Isaiah & Asmar, and an older sister, Ciara. He is 7 years younger than his oldest sibling, Isaiah.
CJ Stroud Sister
Stroud’s older sister is named Ciara Stroud. Not much is known about CJ’s older sister, who garnered a lot of social media attention while attending the 2023 NFL Draft, in support of CJ. She maintains an Instagram account under the username, @ciearastroud_
Stroud bought his mother and sister a 4 bedroom home in California from his NIL money in college (via Sports Illustrated), marking a personal milestone in terms of ending his family's tough times, as well as signaling how far he had come.
CJ Stroud Brother
Stroud has two older brothers, Isaiah & Asmar.
FAQs on CJ Stroud
A. Stroud is 6 feet 3 inches tall and weighs 214 pounds
A. Stroud attended Ohio State University
A. Stroud signed a four-year contract with the Houston Texans, with an average annual salary of $9.07 million and a total value of $36,279,243, all of which is fully guaranteed
A. CJ Stroud attended Rancho Cucamonga High School and played in multiple sports there, including basketball and American football
