C.J. Stroud headshot
QB Houston Texans #7

C.J. Stroud Bio, career timeline and draft history

Age
24
Height / weight
6'3", 218 lb
Experience
4th season
Drafted
2023 R1, #2

2026 Season

PPR PPG
15.1
Pos rank
QB21
Rostered
43%

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C.J. Stroud Bio

C.J. Stroud is a quarterback for the Houston Texans, where he wears No. 7. Born October 3, 2001, in Rancho Cucamonga, CA, he attended Rancho Cucamonga and played college football at Ohio State.

The Houston Texans selected Stroud in round 1, pick 2, of the 2023 NFL Draft.

In 49 regular-season games since 2023, he has thrown for 11,670 yards and 65 touchdowns.

Career Timeline

1 stop with 1 team in 4 seasons. Each block's width is the time he spent there.

Texans2023–now Houston Texans
11,670yds, 65 TD, 25 INT · 49 games
Best: 281.0 pts (2023)
Regular-season passing stats with each team. 2026 through Week 3.

What happened at each stop

  1. Houston Texans Current team2023–present

    Selected in round 1, pick 2, of the 2023 NFL Draft. He was the starter, with 48 starts in 49 games.

  2. College: Ohio State

4 seasons of history, one question: is he worth a roster spot now?Check his rest-of-season value in Redraft Command

Transactions

  1. SignedSigned with the Houston Texans.
  2. DraftedSelected by the Houston Texans in round 1, pick 2.

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About C.J. Stroud: Bio FAQ

How old is C.J. Stroud?

C.J. Stroud is 25 years old. He was born on October 3, 2001. 2026 is his 4th NFL season.

How tall is C.J. Stroud?

C.J. Stroud is 6 feet 3 inches tall (6'3"), listed at 218 pounds, and plays quarterback for the Houston Texans.

How much does C.J. Stroud weigh?

C.J. Stroud weighs 218 pounds, his listed weight on the Houston Texans roster. He is listed at 6'3".

What number does C.J. Stroud wear?

C.J. Stroud wears number 7 for the Houston Texans. He plays quarterback.

What position does C.J. Stroud play?

C.J. Stroud plays quarterback for the Houston Texans, wearing number 7. 2026 is his 4th season in the NFL.

What team does C.J. Stroud play for?

C.J. Stroud plays for the Houston Texans as a quarterback. He has been with the Texans since 2023.

Where did C.J. Stroud go to college?

C.J. Stroud played college football at Ohio State, after attending Rancho Cucamonga (CA). The Houston Texans drafted him out of Ohio State in 2023.

When was C.J. Stroud drafted?

The Houston Texans selected C.J. Stroud in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft with the 2nd overall pick, out of Ohio State.

What round was C.J. Stroud drafted in?

C.J. Stroud was a first-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, taken 2nd overall by the Houston Texans.

What pick was C.J. Stroud in the NFL Draft?

C.J. Stroud was the 2nd overall pick of the 2023 NFL Draft, selected by the Houston Texans in the first round.

Where is C.J. Stroud from?

C.J. Stroud went to high school in California, at Rancho Cucamonga, before playing college football at Ohio State.

When is C.J. Stroud's birthday?

C.J. Stroud's birthday is October 3. He was born on October 3, 2001 and is 25 years old.

How long has C.J. Stroud been in the NFL?

2026 is C.J. Stroud's 4th NFL season; he entered the league in 2023 as a first-round pick of the Houston Texans. View his career statistics.

What teams has C.J. Stroud played for?

C.J. Stroud has played for the Houston Texans. View his career statistics.

What year did C.J. Stroud enter the NFL?

C.J. Stroud entered the NFL in 2023, when the Houston Texans drafted him in the first round. 2026 is his 4th season.