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Houston Texans Quarterback CJ Stroud has played for fewer than three full seasons in the NFL.
Stroud celebrated his 24 -year birthday on Friday, and he already seems to experience the bad effects of playing in the league. On Thursday, Stroud was asked about methods he has incorporated into his daily regime that helps him stay in optimal physical condition.
Stroud then talked about his diet and was in line with training. But he lifted some eyebrows as he compared his current athletic ability for his days as a high school football star.
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Houston Texans Quarterback CJ Stroud warms up before an NFL football match during the Forsy season against New Orleans Saints, Sunday 27 August 2023, in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Butch Dill/AP -Photo)
This year’s 2023 NFL Offensive Rookie informed journalists that he feels he is “getting old.”
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While Stroud noted that he has made progress in his diet and stretch, he also thinks he has lost a step.
“Where I think the explosiveness comes from is to be better on my diet and be better at stretching. I feel like getting old. I’m not as fast as I used to be,” Stroud said when he smiled. “I looked at my high school a few days ago. I was like 180 (pounds) and rolled, but no more. But yes, I just try to be better with it so I can run fast.”
CJ Stroud from Ohio State participates in an exercise during the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 4, 2023 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
Stroud, the second total committee in the 2022 NFL draft, is listed at 220 pounds – a win of 40 pounds from his high school.
Houston Texans Quarterback CJ Stroud (7) passes the ball during the third quarter against Jacksonville Jaguars at Everbank Stadium on September 21, 2025 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Morgan Tencza/Imag photos)
While Stroud’s fall in athletics can be debated, the young signal call production has been dipped since his prominent rookie season.
Through four games this season, Stroud has thrown four touchdowns and three interceptions. He ended in 2024 with 3,727 passing yards, 20 touchdowns and 12 intercepts.
Stroud’s Rookie season ended with 4,108 passing yards, 23 touchdowns and five interceptions. The Texans moved on to the playoffs in each of Stroud’s first two seasons.
Houston goes into week 5 with a 1-3 record. The Texans visit Baltimore Ravens on Sunday.
