C.J. Stroud: Player Profile and Stats

All the latest on Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud, including news, stats, records, and history.

Player Information

Name	Coleridge Bernard "C.J." Stroud IV
Age	23
Height	6-3
Weight	218 lbs
Birthday	October 3, 2001
Birthplace	Rancho Cucamonga, California
College	Ohio State
Drafted	2023: Round 1, Pick 2
Pro Experience	2 years
Team(s)	Houston Texans (2023-)

Career Stats

Games Played	36
Completions	734
Passing Yards	8,667
Rushing Yards	492
Passing Touchdowns	47
Rushing Touchdowns	3
Interceptions	20

Single-Season Career Highs

Passing Yards	4108 (2023)
Touchdowns	23 (2023)
Interceptions	12 (2024)

Awards and Honors

• 1x Pro Bowl

• AP Offensive Rookie of the Year (2023)

Other Achievements

• Most passing yards in a rookie season (4,108)

• Most passing touchdowns in a rookie season (23)

• Most passing attempts without an interception to start a career (191)

• Youngest starting quarterback to win a playoff game (22 years, 3 months and 10 days)

Playing Style

Stroud is supremely accurate and has the size NFL teams look for in a quarterback, leading to his second overall selection in 2023. He can make all throws needed and has sufficient enough legs to buy time in the pocket.

Stroud's rookie season was one for the ages, but poor O-line play in his sophomore season sped up his inner clock, leading to turnovers and poor offensive play. To start the 2025 campaign, Stroud's confidence seems to be low, but he still has the talent to become one of the NFL's elite quarterbacks.

Salary and Contract

Stroud signed a 4-year, $36 million rookie-scale contract after being drafted. The Texans can either accept or decline Stroud's 5th-year option in 2027.