17 NFL Players Who LOVE Jesus (and Football)

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CJ Stroud (Houston Texans)

CJ Stroud
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After an explosive rookie season, Stroud credited his success entirely to his faith.

“First and foremost, I want to give all glory to my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ,” he said after his first playoff win.

Stroud says his relationship with God gives him peace through the highs and lows of NFL life.

Little Known Facts About CJ Stroud

  • Stroud says he came to Christ after his father went to prison when he was 13.

  • He writes Bible verses on his wrist tape before every game.

  • He recently donated to a Christian rehab center in California where his dad found faith.

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Stephanie Martin
Stephanie Martin, a freelance writer and editor in Denver, has spent her entire 30-year journalism career in Christian publishing. She loves the Word and words, is a binge reader and grammar nut, and is fanatic (as her family can attest) about Jeopardy! and pro football.

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