C.J. Stroud is an American football quarterback for the Houston Texans football franchise as of the 2024 NFL season. The Texans selected Stroud with the 2nd overall pick in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft. His 4,108 passing yards from 15 games, and 23 passing touchdowns as opposed to just 5 interceptions in his rookie were all massive numbers for a second-year signal caller. In 2023, he was named the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year, earned a Pro Bowl selection, and was included in the PFWA All-Rookie Team.
Stroud was born in Rancho Cucamonga, California, on October 3, 2001, and attended Rancho Cucamonga High School, where he finished his high school career as the third-highest-ranked quarterback in his class. For further education and to continue his football career, Stroud went to Ohio State, where he played on the Buckeyes' football team from 2020 to 2022. He earned numerous awards at the collegiate level, including Second-team All-American honors in 2022 and Third-team All-American honors in 2021. He was also named the Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year and the Big Ten Quarterback of the Year twice, in 2021 and 2022.
C.J. Stroud Contract Breakdown
According to Spotrac, Stroud signed his rookie contract with the Houston Texans after being drafted in the 2023 NFL Draft. This contract is a fully guaranteed 4-year deal worth $36,279,243 and includes a $23,384,904 signing bonus and an average annual salary of $9,069,811.
| Contract | Signing Bonus | Average Salary | GTD at Sign | Total GTD |
| 4 yr(s) / $36,279,243 | $23,384,904 | $9,069,811 | $36,279,243 | $36,279,243 |
The details of the contract are provided below:
| Year | Base Salary | Signing Bonus | Roster Bonus | Cap Hit | Dead Cap | Yearly Cash |
| 2023 | $750,000 | $23,384,904 | $6,596,226 | $36,279,242 | $24,134,904 | |
| 2024 | $915,000 | $1,484,057 | $8,245,283 | $29,683,016 | $2,399,057 | |
| 2025 | $1,030,000 | $3,018,113 | $9,894,339 | $21,437,734 | $4,048,113 | |
| 2026 | $1,145,000 | $4,552,170 | $11,543,396 | $11,543,395 | $5,697,170 |
How much is C.J. Stroud getting paid?
In 2024, Stroud will be earning a base salary of $915k and a roster bonus of $1,484,057. His contract will have a cap hit of $8,245,282 and the dead cap value will be $29,683,016.
How much does C.J. Stroud make in a minute?
His four-year contract will see him earn a whopping $17.24 per minute.
C.J. Stroud Career Earnings
As of November 2024, Stroud has earned approximately $26,533,961 in his career earnings.
What are the terms of C.J. Stroud’s Contract?
This being Stroud's rookie contract, there are not many terms associated with it. However, below are the two terms of this contract:
It is a fully guaranteed contract
5th-Year Option available in 2027
How much of C.J. Stroud’s Contract is guaranteed?
Being a first-round draft pick in 2023, Stroud has a fully guaranteed entry-level contract. That means he will earn the entire amount of $36,279,243 over the next four years.
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FAQs on C.J. Stroud
A. C.J. is short for Coleridge Bernard and his real name is Coleridge Bernard Stroud IV.
A. C.J. Stroud stands at a height of 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) which makes him an average height for a quarterback in the NFL.
A. C.J. Stroud had 8,123 passing yards in his three-year career at Ohio State University.
A. C.J. Stroud broke the record for most pass attempts to start his career without throwing an interception with 191 attempts.
