Houston Texans quarterback CJ Stroud arrives on the field at St. Thomas High School for a youth football camp ahead of the NFL’s sophomore season.

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Imagine catching a pass from Houston Texans quarterback CJ Stroud. At the CJ Stroud Foundation football camp at St. Thomas High School, young players lived out a fantasy shared by many Texas fans.

At one point Tuesday morning, Stroud gathered a group of young campers and looked for a way to get them to the next station.

“Come on three-way Texans. We’re going to race there. Who’s the fastest?” Stroud asked the group.

The response from all the campers was unanimous: “Me!”

The group didn’t reach the count of three before sprinting to the next station, and the Texans’ quarterback smiled and laughed.

Through his constant commitment, Stroud made his mark on a field full of campers. He encouraged individuals, threw passes and ran with the ball, inviting young campers to try to “tackle” him.

Tuesday’s camp is part of his efforts to impact the Houston community through the foundation that bears his name.

Stroud is just 22 years old and will enter his second NFL season with a Texans team considered by many to be a contender in 2024. Last season, Stroud threw for over 4,100 yards and 23 touchdowns, leading the Texans to the title of the AFC South. .

The Texans will open training camp on July 18.

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