Texans’ CJ Stroud aims to help kids build foundations at second annual football camp

It wasn’t long ago that CJ Stroud was attending football camps as a kid. He was a kid who aspired to play the game at its highest level while learning and absorbing every lesson.

Tuesday morning, Stroud found himself at St. Thomas High School, attending another youth camp. But unlike his childhood as a young prospect in California, the event marked Stroud’s second annual youth football camp as quarterback of the Houston Texans. Stroud’s goal was to not only help kids lay a foundation in soccer, but also use the lessons learned as a pillar off the field.

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“When I came here, I said I wanted to be an infrastructure in the community,” Stroud said. “The message can be multiple, but it starts with God and listening to your parents: that’s the recipe for success. That’s my foundation. That’s what I want to give.”

Stroud was not alone in achieving his goals. The Pro Bowl quarterback had the support of several members of the Texans, including President and CEO Cal McNair and Texans Foundation Vice President Hannah McNair.

Sophomore wide receiver Tank Dell and Pro Football Hall of Famer Terrell Owens also took on the role of instructors. However, Stroud remained in the spotlight at St. Thomas High School with his teaching and dancing.

“It’s amazing that kids know who you are,” Stroud said. “I dreamed of things like this. It’s crazy to see the city come out and show support and want to be with me. It’s a blessing. I want to continue to be great for that reason.”

The lessons Stroud learned in his youth have allowed him to establish himself as one of the best quarterbacks in the league for the 2024 season.

Stroud finished his rookie season with 4,557 total passing yards including the playoffs, which is the second-most passing yards in NFL history by a first-year quarterback — behind Andrew Luck in 2012. The Texans went 10-7 in Stroud’s first year under center. .

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