Quick Info
| Profession | American football quarterback |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 03/10/2001 |
| Age | 25 years |
| Birthplace | Rancho Cucamonga, California, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
Latest News about C.J. Stroud
26/10/2026
The Houston Texans and Stroud did not finalize a long-term contract extension before the 2026 season, and talks were paused until after the season. Texans general manager Nick Caserio said the lack of a deal did not reflect bad blood and that a deal would eventually be reached. Stroud is expected to be extended this offseason, and the Texans view him as their quarterback for the present and future.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Coleridge Bernard Stroud IV |
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| Current Team | Houston Texans (No. 7) |
| Summary | Quarterback drafted second overall by the Houston Texans in the 2023 NFL Draft after playing college football at Ohio State. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
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| Weight | 218 lb (99 kg) |
Educational Qualification(s)
| High School | Rancho Cucamonga High School |
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| University | Ohio State University |
Personal Life
| Upbringing | Raised by his mother after his father was incarcerated; the family lived in a small apartment above a storage facility during his high school years |
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| Causes | Passionate about prison reform |
Relationships & More
| Friendships | Longtime friend of Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young, dating to their high school years in Southern California |
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Family
| Parents | Coleridge Stroud and Kimberly Stroud |
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| Birth Order | Youngest of four children |
Career
| College | Ohio State Buckeyes (starting quarterback from his sophomore year; Heisman finalist twice) |
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| NFL Draft | 2023, first round, second overall pick by the Houston Texans |
| NFL Team | Houston Texans (2023-present) |
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| Notable Achievements |
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| Youth Football | Joined Snoop Dogg's Snoop Youth Football League at age 12 |
| Contract Status | Under team control through the 2027 season via his fifth-year option; long-term extension talks stalled and were deferred until after the 2026 season |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. His full name is Coleridge Bernard Stroud IV | |
| 2. A teacher once told him he had a 0.0078 percent chance of making it to the NFL | |
| 3. He was a five-star high school prospect and ranked as the No. 2 pro-style quarterback in his class | |
| 4. He is the first Big Ten quarterback to have back-to-back seasons with 30 or more touchdown passes | |
| 5. He also excelled in basketball in high school |
