C. J. Stroud

American football quarterback

C. J. Stroud - American football quarterback
Born

October 3rd, 2001
23 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played college football at Ohio State University from 2020 to 2022. In 2021, surged to prominence as the starting quarterback, leading the Buckeyes to a College Football Playoff appearance. Won the Graham-George Award as the Big Ten's Offensive Player of the Year in 2021. Entered the NFL Draft in 2023, selected as the second overall pick by the Houston Texans, marking a significant milestone in professional football career.

Led Ohio State to a College Football Playoff

Won the Graham-George Award in 2021

Selected second overall in the 2023 NFL Draft

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