C.J. Stroud has had a rookie season like few other NFL quarterbacks in history. His ascension comes as no surprise to those who know the Texans star.

CJ Stoud’s parents, Kimberly Stroud and Coleridge Bernard Stroud III, have been central figures in his life. Kimberly and Coleridge, who are of African American descent, got married in 1997 ...

When Rooks asked CJ Stroud about his last conversation with his father, he revealed it occurred during his senior year. Before heading to college, he sought closure by forgiving his dad.

How Texans’ C.J. Stroud embraces city at Travis Scott softball classic: ‘I love Houston, I hope I’m here for 100 years’ ‘He can spin it, he’s got the It factor,’ how Texans new OC ...

C.J. Stroud at the NFL Draft on April 27, 2023. Getty Images “He’ll call me, give me advice and I just ask him to. He can see the facial expressions that I make. I’m very calm and settled.

In one respect, C.J. Stroud cares very deeply. Witness his success as a record-breaking rookie quarterback for the Houston Texans. In another respect, Stroud cares not at all. “Some people ...

HOUSTON — By now, C.J. Stroud knows the routine. His phone buzzes, and when he picks up, he’s met with an automated message telling him he’s receiving a call from an inmate at Folsom State ...

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) throws a pass against the Cincinnati Bengals during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster) ...

Houston Texans Texans rookie CJ Stroud’s cleats advocate for prison reform as father serves lengthy sentence Coleridge Stroud III is serving a 38-year-to-life sentence at Folsom State Prison ...

C.J. Stroud is 22 (as of 2024) and the youngest of four siblings. He has two older brothers, Isaiah and Asmar, and an older sister, Ciara, who is seven years older than him.

Houston Texans rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud threw for 470 yards and five touchdowns last week. That was impressive. But it might not be the most impressive thing Stroud has done.

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud rolls out of the pocket against the Los Angeles Chargers during the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, in Houston.