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Quarterback · Houston Texans · From Rancho Cucamonga, CA · Drafted 2023, round 1, pick 2
C.J. Stroud is an NFL quarterback who has played for Houston Texans. In NFL (2023–2026) he has 12,590 passing yards, 71 touchdowns and 26 interceptions. In college (2020–2022) he has 7,202 passing yards, 75 touchdowns and 11 interceptions. He played college football at Ohio State. This page lists every season, his 2026 game log, where he ranks and his top connections.
C.J. Stroud Passing Stats by Season
| Season | Team | G | GS | Cmp | Att | Yds | TD | INT | Rate | ACE | EPA/DB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | HOU | 6 | 6 | 143 | 219 | 1,714 | 9 | 1 | 100.9 | +6.3 | +0.16 |
| 2025 | HOU | 14 | 14 | 273 | 423 | 3,041 | 19 | 8 | 92.9 | +0.5 | +0.14 |
| 2024 | HOU | 17 | 16 | 336 | 532 | 3,727 | 20 | 12 | 87.0 | -6.1 | -0.01 |
| 2023 | HOU | 15 | 15 | 319 | 499 | 4,108 | 23 | 5 | 100.8 | +2.1 | +0.13 |
| 2025 Playoffs | HOU | 2 | 2 | 41 | 79 | 462 | 2 | 5 | 51.8 | -8.6 | -0.25 |
| 2024 Playoffs | HOU | 2 | 2 | 41 | 61 | 527 | 1 | 1 | 92.7 | +3.2 | +0.09 |
| 2023 Playoffs | HOU | 2 | 2 | 35 | 54 | 449 | 3 | 0 | 109.3 | +1.3 | +0.16 |
C.J. Stroud Rushing Stats by Season
| Season | Att | Yds | TD | Lng |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 16 | 76 | 1 | 15 |
| 2025 | 48 | 209 | 1 | 30 |
| 2024 | 52 | 233 | 0 | 25 |
| 2023 | 39 | 157 | 3 | 16 |
Where He Ranks in 2026
- EPA per Dropback: +0.16, #12 of 33
- ACE per 100 Attempts: +2.9, #7 of 33
- NFL Passer Rating: 100.9, #11 of 33
- Adjusted Net Yards per Attempt: 7.54, #9 of 33
- Completion %: 65.3%, #13 of 33
- Passing Yards: 1,714, #2 of 49
- Passing Touchdowns: 9, #13 of 43
- Success Rate: 48.9%, #9 of 33
Top Connections in 2026
- Dalton Schultz: 28 of 37 for 277 yards, 0 TD
- Xavier Hutchinson: 18 of 34 for 241 yards, 0 TD
- Nico Collins: 22 of 30 for 323 yards, 3 TD
- Kayshon Boutte: 14 of 21 for 169 yards, 0 TD
- Jaylin Noel: 17 of 21 for 334 yards, 2 TD
- Woody Marks: 13 of 16 for 79 yards, 0 TD
- Foster Moreau: 11 of 14 for 72 yards, 3 TD
- Jared Wayne: 4 of 12 for 65 yards, 0 TD
C.J. Stroud 2026 Game Log
| Week | Opponent | Result | Cmp-Att | Yds | TD | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | vs Buffalo Bills | L 31-36 | 26-38 | 274 | 2 | 0 |
| Week 2 | vs Cincinnati Bengals | L 6-20 | 30-55 | 353 | 0 | 0 |
| Week 3 | at Indianapolis Colts | L 17-19 | 16-27 | 167 | 1 | 0 |
| Week 4 | vs Dallas Cowboys | L 30-34 | 21-31 | 347 | 2 | 0 |
| Week 5 | at Tennessee Titans | W 26-3 | 26-34 | 261 | 1 | 0 |
| Week 6 | at Jacksonville Jaguars | W 34-31 | 24-34 | 312 | 3 | 1 |
C.J. Stroud College Career
FBS seasons at Ohio State. Counting stats are the official NCAA lines.
C.J. Stroud College Passing Stats by Season
C.J. Stroud College Rushing Stats by Season
| Season | Att | Yds | TD | Lng | Yds (no sacks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 35 | 74 | 0 | 44 | 136 |
| 2021 | 31 | -30 | 0 | 15 | 91 |
| 2020 | 1 | 48 | 1 | 48 | 48 |
NCAA rushing includes sacks; "no sacks" uses the NFL definition.
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