Does CJ Stroud Have a Girlfriend or Wife? His Dating History Explained
Both quarterbacks in the Texans-Steelers playoff game on January 12 have somewhat mysterious relationship histories.
Steelers' QB Aaron Rodgers has a mysterious wife that no one has publicly seen. Although Texans QB CJ Stroud doesn't have a wife and has never been married, it's not clear whether he has a girlfriend as he keeps his dating history private. According to Athlon Sports, Stroud is single.
CJ Stroud Was Previously Seen With Kanye West's Ex, Model Amber Rose
Stroud was once spotted out on the town with model Amber Rose, and it was captured on video. However, that was back in 2024.
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CJ Stroud has been spotted out with "rapper" Amber Rose, who is best known for dating Kanye West awhile back. pic.twitter.com/1pKW54xfTB
Whether she was ever his girlfriend was not confirmed. In fact, Athlon Sports reports that Rose denied that she was dating Stroud.
Some social media accounts claim that Stroud had a baby with a girlfriend, and give a name for her, but there are no credible news stories confirming this is true. The woman in question makes no reference of it on her Instagram page.
For his part, Stroud's Instagram page shows him at events with his mother. He makes no reference to having a girlfriend on his page.
CJ Stroud Has Opened Up About His Mom, Dad & Family
Although he is close-lipped about a girlfriend, Stroud has opened up about his family. He is surrounded by a tight circle of family and friends.
"I've learned I like to be behind the shadows more now than I did when I was younger," he told ESPN in 2025. "I spent a lot of time with my family this offseason, a lot of time with my friends at the beach — just doing nothing, just clearing my mind."
According to People, Stroud's mom Kimberly divorced his dad Coleridge Bernard Stroud III in 2012 after four kids together and years of marriage.
He has siblings named Isaiah, Asmar, and Ciara.
What's also well-known is that Coleridge Stroud spent time in prison. According to the Columbus Dispatch, Coleridge served time for a drug conviction and armed robbery but later "became a pastor and a successful executive for a communications company."
CJ Stroud has relied on this experience to help others. “People slip up,” Stroud told The Dispatch. “People make mistakes. As I’m getting older, I’m realizing how tough it is to be a man – not only a man, but a Black man in our communities. Even though it sounds crazy, it’s the truth. A lot of the positive things that Black men do in our communities are frowned upon. It’s ‘cool’ to be the dude from the hood. My dad taught me it’s cool to be the other guy, to be the leader, to be the first man in line to put your best foot forward."
He added: “Even though I sometimes didn’t always follow his plan when he left because I was angry, I still hold those near and dear to my heart. That’s why I think I thrive now at this age, just understanding that doing the right thing is the right way and letting God lead your life is the best way. That's what I learned from my father.”