C.J. Stroud Net Worth 2025

Last Modified Jan 16, 2025 10:59 GMT
C. J. Stroud Net Worth
C. J. Stroud at Baltimore Ravens v Houston Texans

C. J. Stroud, short for Coleridge Bernard Stroud IV, is an American football player who plays as the starting quarterback for the Houston Texans. He was picked second overall in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft by the Houston Texans. In 32 games as of January 2025, he has a 19–13 record; further, according to Pro Football Reference, he has completed 655 passes on 1,031 attempts for 7,835 passing yards, 43 touchdowns, 17 interceptions, and 90 sacks. He was also named the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year in 2023, earned a spot in the Pro Bowl, and was selected to the PFWA All-Rookie Team. He was born on October 3, 2001, in Rancho Cucamonga, California.

Since early in his school career, Stroud dominated the opposition with his pinpoint accuracy and overall skills. Coming out of Rancho Cucamonga High School, he was already a four-star recruit. He played as quarterback for Ohio State University and held many of their records. He was named a second-team All-American in 2022 and a third-team All-American in 2021. He also earned the Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year award in both 2021 and 2022, as well as the Big Ten Quarterback of the Year honor in those same years.

NameColeridge Bernard "C. J." Stroud IV
Net WorthApproximately $12 million
Age23 years old (October 3, 2001)
ResidenceRancho Cucamonga, California, U.S.
Marital StatusUnmarried
Source of WealthNFL Player and endorsement deals
SalaryAverage annual salary of $9,069,811
EndorsementsCheetos and Jordan Brand
PhilanthropyCJ Stroud Foundation

What is C. J. Stroud’s Net Worth as of 2025?

C.J. Stroud’s net worth is estimated to be around $12 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. After being drafted by the Texans, he signed a four-year rookie contract in July 2023, worth $36.2 million. According to Spotrac, the contract includes a $23.38 million signing bonus, divided throughout the contract with the signing proration of $5.84 million. The contract is fully guaranteed and has a fifth-year option (for extension) available in 2027.

C. J. Stroud's Career Earnings

Over his NFL career as of January 2025, Stroud earned approximately $26.53 million, according to Spotrac.

C. J. Stroud's Salary

In 2025, Stroud will receive a base salary of $1 million and a roster bonus of $3 million. His contract carries a cap hit of $9.89 million with a dead cap value of $21.43 million. He is also earning an average annual salary of $9 million. (via Spotrac)

C. J. Stroud's Endorsements

According to his Instagram, Stroud has teamed up with Cheetos. He has also signed a brand endorsement deal with the sportswear brand Jordan Brand

C. J. Stroud's Charity

The Stroud family established the C.J. Stroud Foundation in November 2023. The charity held its first formal event, "Quarterbacking Hunger," in that same month. During the former event, the charity gave "Thanksgiving turkeys to Houston’s 100 single mothers," and other families were provided with hats, gloves, and necessities. C.J. wanted to call the charity "The Stroud Family Foundation," but Kimberly, who is the organization's president and his mother, persuaded him to use his name instead. (via The People)

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FAQs on CJ Stroud

A. C.J. Stroud is 23 years old as of January 2025. He was born on October 3, 2001.

A. C.J. Stroud stands at 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m). 

A. C.J. Stroud has never won a Heisman trophy. However, he was a Heisman finalist in 2021 and 2022. 

A. C.J. Stroud attended the Ohio State University from 2020 to 2022. 

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