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C.J. Stroud was a fast riser in the recruiting rankings. He had only one offer on New Year’s Day 2019. He attended the 2019 Elite 11 Finals and won the event’s MVP award. As a senior at Rancho Cucamonga (Calif.) High, he tossed 3,878 yards and 47 touchdowns. He played in the All-American Bowl. Stroud left Rancho Cucamonga as a four-star recruit and the No. 3 quarterback in the country. Before games, his go-to hype-up song is “Wins and Losses” by Meek Mill. He has a goal of one day creating a charity for single mothers. He is the son of Kimberly Stroud. He has three siblings: Isaiah, Asmar and Ciara.

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CJ Stroud injury update: Houston Texans QB returns to practice after shoulder soreness

Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans dished the latest on CJ Stroud as he continues to work through a nagging injury. The third-year quarterback

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CJ Stroud injury update: DeMeco Ryans has 'no concerns' about 'general soreness'

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How can the skillset of C.J. Stroud allow him to thrive in the Ohio State offense? What did the second-year quarterback show about his potential during spring camp? What is Stroud like in the meeting room? Former Buckeyes quarterback and Stroud teammate Gunnar Hoak put on some film and answered those questions and more in his first appearance on BuckIQ.

Ohio State early enrollee quarterback C.J. Stroud breaks down his first month of workouts with the Buckeyes.

C.J. Stroud: Ohio State quarterback breaks down first workouts

Ohio State quarterback target, C.J. Stroud talked with Lettermen Row director of recruiting, Jeremy Birmingham on this episode of Birminology. Stroud has skyrocketed up the national charts and is now the second-ranked pro-style quarterback according to 247Sports.com, thanks in part to a big summer that saw him walk away from the Elite 11 as this year’s winner. It was that competition that opened the eyes of observers, and it’s also what captured the attention of Ohio State and coach Ryan Day.

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Ohio State hosted a number of major prospects for the Michigan State game weekend and made serious moves on a few priority targets in the Class of 2020.

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