“That man is a Christian” - Yung Miami makes feelings known about C.J. Stroud after Shannon Sharpe vouches for Texans QB

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud was the topic of conversation on Wednesday's episode of Shannon Sharpe’s "Club Shay Shay" podcast. Rapper Yung Miami was surprised Sharpe mentioned Stroud as a possible match for her.

Sharpe asked Miami about her preference in athletes and hinted that quarterbacks were top choices. When matchmaking came up, he jokingly suggested Stroud.

"Why would you go CJ?" Miami asked.

"You say, why go? Hell," Sharpe replied.

"That man is a Christian," Miami responded.

Laughingly, Sharpe chimed:

"You might be changing."

Thereafter, both were left in stitches.

As Yung Miami pointed out, C.J. Stroud is religious. He is a devout Christian and has openly spoken about his faith in God.

Stroud has had an amazing start to his NFL career. He was the second overall pick in the 2023 NFL draft after an outstanding display at Ohio State.

In 2023, he led the Texans to a division title, won a playoff game and the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year Award. Stroud also made the Pro Bowl in his first year.

C.J. Stroud uses NFL stardom to talk about his faith

For the Houston Texans QB, football is also a way to share his belief in God.

"It's a lot of prayer," he told reporters in November 2021's postgame press conference. "It's a lot of just knowing that God wouldn't put anything on me that I can't handle. I don't deserve His grace and His mercy, but He still gives it to me, and I love him for that. It's not about me. It's about Him and His glory.

"So, I think that's where it comes from. I think God gave me like that."

Stroud, 22, grew up in Rancho Cucamonga, California, with a father who was both a pastor and a coach. His father, Coleridge Bernard Stroud III, is currently in prison.