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C.J. Stroud

QB

C.J. Stroud came into the league as a 1st-round selection (2nd overall) in 2023, drafted out of Ohio State. Now with HOU, he's in his 4th NFL season. His 63.7 ScoutIndex Rating last season ranked in the 83rd percentile among QBs — solidly above average. Arm Strength is his calling card, grading in the 98th percentile among his peers. Across 4 NFL seasons, he has totaled 12,590 passing yards and 71 touchdowns.

Size

6'3", 218#

College

Ohio State

Draft

Rd 1, 2nd overall (2023)

Seasons

2023–2026

2026 ScoutIndex Rating · QB

Methodology
69.1

91th percentile among QBs

6 games · 233 dropbacks

Volume×0.1+1.29
Total EPA×0.24+1.14
Conversion×0.08+0.35
Dropback EPA×0.34+0.77
Accuracy (CPOE)×0.12+1.19
Ball security×0.12+1.77

Week 1 projection · vs BUF

Methodology
Pass yds168.8 (77.9–259.7)49% 170.5+
Pass yds168.8 (77.9–259.7)49% 170.5+
Pass yds168.8 (77.9–259.7)49% 170.5+
Pass yds168.8 (77.9–259.7)49% 170.5+
Pass yds168.8 (77.9–259.7)49% 170.5+
Pass yds168.8 (77.9–259.7)49% 170.5+
Pass TD1.1 (0–2)28% 1.5+
Pass TD1.1 (0–2)28% 1.5+
Pass TD1.1 (0–2)28% 1.5+
Pass TD1.1 (0–2)28% 1.5+
Pass TD1.1 (0–2)28% 1.5+
Pass TD1.1 (0–2)28% 1.5+
INT0.6 (0–2)45% 0.5+
INT0.6 (0–2)45% 0.5+
INT0.6 (0–2)45% 0.5+
INT0.6 (0–2)45% 0.5+
INT0.6 (0–2)45% 0.5+
INT0.6 (0–2)45% 0.5+
Rush yds30.1 (8.9–51.3)49% 30.5+
Rush yds30.1 (8.9–51.3)49% 30.5+
Rush yds30.1 (8.9–51.3)49% 30.5+
Rush yds30.1 (8.9–51.3)49% 30.5+
Rush yds30.1 (8.9–51.3)49% 30.5+
Rush yds30.1 (8.9–51.3)49% 30.5+

Mean (10th–90th percentile) · recent form × matchup. Informational, not wagering advice.

2026 attribute card

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AthleticismPassingDecisions & Impact

group averages

Athleticism

Speedno data▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among QBs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burstno data▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine QBs.

Agilityno data▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine QBs (faster = higher).

Size46▶

Height/weight z-score vs. the QB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).

Passing

Arm Strength98▶

Average depth of target on all attempts (air yards ÷ attempts) — a proxy for arm strength; true velocity needs radar-tracked data.

Accuracy88▶

Completion % over expected (CPOE), attempt-weighted across the season.

Ball Security96▶

Interceptions ÷ dropback (fewer is better).

Decisions & Mobility

Sack Avoidance64▶

Sacks ÷ dropback (fewer is better) — pocket movement and quick decisions, as far as box-score data can show it.

Mobility75▶

Rushing EPA plus rushing yardage per game, from scrambles and designed runs.

Impact

Efficiency79▶

(Passing EPA + rushing EPA) ÷ dropback — the Rating's largest component.

Volume88▶

Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.

Conversion68▶

(Passing first downs + ½ passing TD) ÷ dropback.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2026HOU69.1617149761
2025HOU63.7143041192091
2024HOU44.617372720233
2023HOU741541082316731

Career profile

Across 4 NFL seasons on file, C.J. Stroud has played in 52 regular-season games, all with HOU.

As a passer he has thrown for 12,590 yards and 71 touchdowns with 26 interceptions. He has rushed for 685 yards and 5 touchdowns. His most productive passing season was 2023 with HOU: 4,108 yards and 23 touchdowns in 15 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2023: a 74.0, in the 93rd percentile among QBs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2026 splits

regular season
SplitGPass ydsPass TDINTRush ydsRush TD
Home3
974
325/g
4
0
56
19/g
0
Away3
740
247/g
5
1
20
7/g
1
In division3
740
247/g
5
1
20
7/g
1
Out of division3
974
325/g
4
0
56
19/g
0
In wins2
573
287/g
4
1
10
5/g
1
In losses4
1,141
285/g
5
0
66
17/g
0
On turf6
1,714
286/g
9
1
76
13/g
1
Indoors3
974
325/g
4
0
56
19/g
0
Outdoors3
740
247/g
5
1
20
7/g
1

2026 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1BUF274 pass yds, 2 TD, 0 INT · 15 rush yds, 0 TD54.6
Week 2CIN353 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT · 29 rush yds, 0 TD43.3
Week 3IND167 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · 10 rush yds, 0 TD46.7
Week 4DAL347 pass yds, 2 TD, 0 INT · 12 rush yds, 0 TD76.4
Week 5TEN261 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · 5 rush yds, 1 TD63.1
Week 6JAX312 pass yds, 3 TD, 1 INT · 5 rush yds, 0 TD74.3

C.J. Stroud — common questions

What position does C.J. Stroud play?
C.J. Stroud is listed as a QB.
Which teams has C.J. Stroud played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), C.J. Stroud has played for HOU (2023–2026).
Where did C.J. Stroud go to college?
C.J. Stroud played college football at Ohio State.
When was C.J. Stroud drafted?
C.J. Stroud was selected in round 1, 2nd overall, of the 2023 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has C.J. Stroud scored?
C.J. Stroud has 76 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (71 passing, 5 rushing).
What is C.J. Stroud's ScoutIndex Rating?
C.J. Stroud rated 69.1 for 2026, the 91st percentile among QBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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