Did C.J. Stroud Secretly Marry His College Girlfriend? What We Know About His Relationship History

Is Houston Texan quarterback C.J. Stroud single? Dating? Married to his college sweetheart? Very little is known about the star athlete's relationship status, but as he inches closer to playing in this year's Super Bowl, fans are eager to find out more. Here's everything we know about whether there's a special someone cheering Stroud on in the stands.

Is C.J. Stroud single?

Stroud does not share a lot about his personal life, so it's unclear whether he's in a relationship or not. As far as we can tell, however, Stroud is single. His social media accounts, including Instagram, do not indicate that he has a girlfriend.

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Who is C.J. Stroud's girlfriend?

Though Stroud has been linked to at least two famous faces (more on them below), there is no definitive proof that he's been in a relationship or that he is currently in one.

Is C.J. Stroud married to his college sweetheart?

Some corners of the internet claim that Stroud and his supposed college sweetheart, former Ohio State Buckeyes cheerleader Sydney Curry, married in secret in 2022. But he has not personally addressed the rumor.

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Did C.J. Stroud date Kim Kardashian?

No. But in 2023, when he was still only projected to be an NFL draft first-round selection, he attended a dinner for prison reform advocacy at which Kim Kardashian was in attendance.

"Was blessed to be able to have a great dinner the other night to discuss and shine light on prison reform and our corrupt criminal justice system and how we can get things fixed," Stroud wrote on Instagram. "Was able to explain my story and how the issue has (affected) my life and so many more families around the country."

Stroud's father, Coleridge Bernard Stroud III, is in prison after pleading guilty in 2015 to carjacking, kidnapping, robbery and misdemeanor sexual battery. Because it was the elder Stroud's third offense in the state of California, which practices a Three Strikes law, he was sentenced to 38 years in prison. He won't be eligible for parole until 2040.

Did C.J. Stroud date Amber Rose?

No. But they were briefly linked after they were spotted leaving a charity softball game together in February 2024. Amber Rose herself shut down the relationship rumors via her Instagram Stories.

"We literally don’t know each other and only met yesterday at a softball game," she wrote. "The sprinter [van] left me and he was nice enough to give me a ride to my hotel thx again @cj7stroud."

What is C.J. Stroud's religion?

Stroud often references Christianity in his postgame interviews.

In January 2024, Stroud said several players have thanked him for speaking openly about his faith following games. "I’m not doing it to look cool," he explained. "I’m doing it because that’s what God called me to do."

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