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Texans’ C.J. Stroud floats theory about personal athleticism: ‘I’m not as quick anymore’
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Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud has played fewer than three full seasons in the NFL.
Stroud celebrated his 24th birthday on Friday, and he already seems to be experiencing the ill effects of playing in the league. On Thursday, Stroud was asked about methods he has incorporated into his daily regimen that help him stay in optimal physical condition.
Stroud then spoke about his diet and staying consistent with exercise. But he raised some eyebrows when he compared his current athletic ability to his days as a high school football star.
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Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud warms up before a preseason game against the New Orleans Saints Aug. 27, 2023, in New Orleans. (Butch Dill/AP Photo)
The 2023 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year informed reporters he feels like he is “getting old.”
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While Stroud noted he has made strides in his diet and stretching, he also believes he has lost a step.
“Where I think the explosiveness comes from is being better on my diet, being better with stretching. I feel like I’m getting old. I’m not as quick as I used to be,” Stroud said as he smiled. “I was watching my high school stuff a couple days ago. I was like 180 (pounds), and I was rolling, but not no more. But, yeah, I try to just be better with that stuff so I can run fast.”
C.J. Stroud of Ohio State participates in a drill during the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium March 4, 2023, in Indianapolis. (Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
Stroud, the second overall selection in the 2022 NFL Draft, is listed at 220 pounds, a gain of 40 pounds from his high school weight.
Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud passes the ball during the third quarter against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Stadium Sept. 21, 2025, in Jacksonville, Fla. (Morgan Tencza/Imagn Images)
While Stroud’s drop in athleticism is debatable, the young signal-caller’s production has dipped since his standout rookie season.
Through four games this season, Stroud has thrown four touchdowns and three interceptions. He finished 2024 with 3,727 passing yards, 20 touchdowns and 12 interceptions.
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Stroud’s rookie season ended with 4,108 passing yards, 23 touchdowns and five interceptions. The Texans advanced to the playoffs in each of Stroud’s first two seasons.
Houston enters Week 5 with a 1-3 record. The Texans visit the Baltimore Ravens Sunday.
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RIYADH: Pakistan’s star athlete Arshad Nadeem added another feather to his cap by successfully defending his Islamic Solidarity Games’ gold medal in men’s Javelin here at the Prince Faisal Bin Fahad Stadium on Wednesday.
His compatriot Muhammad Yasir clinched silver.
Nadeem got off to a decent start in the final by registering a throw of 75.44m, which immediately put him at the top of the standings.
The star athlete threw his farthest in the second attempt – an 83.05m effort, which consolidated his lead at the top, while he followed it up with 82.48m in the next attempt to assert his dominance.
He threw at 77.06m in his fourth attempt, while his fifth was ruled out. He concluded his campaign with a 77.98m effort.
Besides him, no other athlete could breach the 80-metre barrier in each of their six attempts, with compatriot Yasir registering the next-best throw of 76.04m in his final attempt, which earned him the silver medal.
Nigeria’s Samuel Adams Kure clinched the bronze medal with a throw of 76.01m, which came in the fifth attempt, and could not reclaim his second position in the standings as he managed 75.84m in his final effort.
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