C.J. Stroud net worth: How much money Texans QB has made in career earnings, endorsements and more

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C.J. Stroud was drafted with the second overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft by the Texans. He came off the board right after Alabama's Bryce Young and was an instrumental piece in Houston's rebuild as it entered the DeMeco Ryans era. 

Stroud took the NFL by storm, winning the league's Rookie of the Year Award in 2023. He took a step back in his second year of action, but he was also dealing with injuries, including the first concussion of his pro career. Stroud didn't win the Heisman Trophy in college or a national championship. However, he remains one of the most recognizable young quarterbacks in the league, likely due to his outstanding performance in his inaugural season. 

Here is more information on Stroud's net worth and the amount of money he has earned throughout his career. 

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C.J. Stroud net worth

C.J. Stroud has a net worth of $12 million, per Celebrity Net Worth. While he is still relatively young in the NFL, he still has plenty of ground to make up if he wants to be one of the highest-paid players of all time. If his net worth can eclipse $60 million, he would be ranked in the top 50 players of all time for highest net worth. 

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C.J. Stroud NFL contract details

C.J. Stroud is still on his rookie deal with the Texans. He signed a four-year contract worth $36,279,243. The deal includes a $23,384,904 signing bonus and was fully guaranteed by Houston. Given that Stroud was a first round pick, the Texans will have the chance to exercise his fifth-year option to keep him under contract for the 2027 season if they so choose. 

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C.J. Stroud NIL earnings

C.J. Stroud was in college when the NIL money started taking off. He ended up making it to the NFL before it really peaked, but he still did well for himself. It helped that Stroud not only went to a Power-4 school, but that he was the quarterback for Ohio State. 

On3 reported that Stroud's made $2.9 million from NIL while playing for the Buckeyes. Some outlets believe that was just for his senior year, but they don't provide the total for his college career. 

Some of his NIL endorsements include Designer Shoe Warehouse (DSW), Express, Value City Furniture, Kane Footwear, Dr. Teal's, eFuse, C4 Energy and Bentley. 

Since he played for Ohio State, he was able to partake in the school's NIL Collective, which is called "THE Foundation." Upon getting to the NFL, Stroud contributed between $50,000 and $100,000 to the initiative. 

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C.J. Stroud endorsements

Along with his previous NIL deals, C.J. Stroud has added some endorsements since getting to the NFL. 

  • Jordan Brand
  • Lemon Perfect
  • Lowe's
  • Auto Trader
  • Texas Dow Employees Credit Union
  • H-E-B
  • Old Spice
  • BMW

Jordan Brand

H-E-B

Old Spice

BMW

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C.J. Stroud business ventures and philanthropy

C.J. Stroud has already established himself with some business ventures and philanthropy. While being sponsored by TDECU, he has also partnered with them to instruct people on financial literacy. Per the press release, "as a brand ambassador, Stroud will help champion smart money habits while supporting initiatives that uplift families and youth across Greater Houston. Together, TDECU and C.J. Stroud share a commitment to leadership, long term planning, and giving back. This partnership reflects a shared belief that investing in people through financial education and community programs creates a stronger, more confident future for all."

Stroud has already established a foundation. The CJ Stroud Foundation aims to support its local community in a variety of ways. They offer free sport camps, host back-to-school drives, run toy and food donations, provide college aid for low-income students and provide basic needs and support in the community. In July 2025, Stroud and his Foundation hosted a giant back to school event where they gave away backpacks and school supplies for the upcoming year. 

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Where does C.J. Stroud live?

C.J. Stroud lives in Houston, but reliable information about his living situation isn't readily available. In the offseason, he heads back to Rancho Cucamonga, California. It's where he grew up and went to high school before heading to Ohio State in college. Stroud still has family in the area. 

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Teddy Ricketson

Teddy Ricketson is a Digital Content Producer at The Sporting News. He joined the team in 2024 after spending the last three years writing for Vox Media as part of its DK Nation/Network team. Teddy does his best to support the South Carolina Gamecocks and Carolina Panthers, but tends to have more fun cheering on the Atlanta Braves. In his free time, he loves spending time with his wife, Brooke, and their two dogs, Bo and Hootie.