C.J. Stroud

Houston Texans
Quarterback #7

Personal

Age	23
Birthdate	October 3, 2001
Height	6'3"
Weight	218 lb

Draft

College	Ohio State
Year	2023
Pick	Round: 1, Overall: 2
Team	HOU

Fantasy Value

C.J. Stroud's fantasy value is measured by the players he could be traded for. Our trade analzyer estimates his value at 35 points, which makes his value similar to:

Cam Ward (49 points)
Dak Prescott (39 points)
Bryce Young (35 points)
Geno Smith (23 points)
Anthony Richardson (19 points)

C.J. Stroud is projected for 0.0 fantasy points in PPR scoring this week as he faces the Los Angeles Rams.

Week 1 Projections
Passing Yards	Touchdowns	Interceptions
0.0	0.0	0.0

You can see where those projections compare to other QBs in our Quarterback Rankings.

Player News

C.J. Stroud: C.J. Stroud Expects To Be "Running The Show" In New Offense

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud said he'll be "taking full ownership, running the show" in new offensive coordinator Nick Calley's system and appreciates how Calley is already putting trust in him. Stroud didn't look at all like a rookie in 2023 under previous offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik, but he came back down to Earth a bit in 2024 in his sophomore campaign and finished as the QB17 in fantasy while throwing for 3,727 yards, 20 touchdowns and 12 interceptions in 17 regular-season games. Protection was the biggest issue, as the former second overall pick took a whopping 52 sacks in 2024 after being sacked 38 times in 15 regular-season games as a rookie. Stroud could be more effective again with more control of the offense, particularly before the snap, leaving him as a fine midrange QB1 bounce-back target in fantasy.

Apr. 21, 2025 7:07 PM EST