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 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, during 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. He has set multiple records in his two full seasons with the Buckeyes. 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 won the 2023 Rookie of the Year award where he led his team to Divisional Round with a rookie head coach at the helm. Entering the 2024 season, CJ Stroud and Houston Texans are seen by many as Super Bowl contenders.

C. J. Stroud’s Net Worth

C.J. Stroud’s net worth is estimated to be around a whopping $12 million according to Celebrity Net Worth. He signed a rookie contract of 4-year, $36 million in 2023 with a $23 million signing bonus.