C.J. Stroud isn’t afraid to put himself out there, that’s for sure. Just last night, the Houston Texans‘ wunderkind took to social media to share his top 5 QBs of the 2023 season. From Patrick Mahomes to Dak Prescott—and yes, he included himself in the mix—Stroud knows when to give credit where it’s due.

Even off the field, this clutch QB keeps it close to the vest, rarely spilling details about his personal life. By keeping the media and pundits guessing. Stroud often finds himself at the center of rumor mills, especially about his dating life. Let’s dive into the buzz surrounding his relationship status.

Is C.J. Stroud Houston’s newest heartthrob?

In February 2024, C.J. Stroud was rumored to have linked up with Kanye West’s ex, Amber Rose. An online video showed the 22-year-old athlete and the 40-year-old Rose walking out of a gate together after attending Travis Scott’s Cactus Jack Foundation HBCU Celebrity Softball Classic at Minute Maid Park in Houston. They strolled over to a white Lamborghini truck where Rose hopped into the passenger seat as Stroud loaded his bags into the trunk.

The video quickly created a buzz, sparking a mix of opinions from fans. The chatter grew so intense that Amber Rose took to her Instagram stories to set the record straight. “We literally don’t know each other and only met yesterday at the softball game,” she wrote. “The sprinter left me, and he was kind enough to give me a ride to my hotel. Thanks again @cjstroud.”

While Stroud might not have a special someone in his life romantically; he has a special girl.

A question that sparked a lasting friendship

A young girl from Columbus once asked an older boy a simple question, “How are you doing? Are you doing OK?” That question sparked a special bond that has grown over the years. The Streeter family, die-hard Buckeye fans, developed a special affection for C.J. Stroud thanks to their 11-year-old daughter, Riley. She saw Stroud as a regular person and made him feel special with her genuine concern.

Stroud met Riley at the  Woody Hayes Athletic Center where she accompanied her dad. According to her dad, she wanted to meet the football guys and struck up a conversation with Stroud by asking him how he was doing. And their bond only has gotten stronger since. the dad says that they still keep in touch with Stroud and that he is still the same. Since that first interaction, the Streeter family has closely followed Stroud’s journey, getting to know him personally. One of Riley’s favorite moments with Stroud was when he gave her his Texans warmup hat at a game, and in return, she gifted him a custom wallet with the Texans on the outside and the Buckeyes on the inside. It’s a moment she says she will never forget.