Okay, so I was just hanging out, scrolling through my usual sports news, and stumbled upon this thing about C.J. Stroud’s dad. You know, the rookie QB who’s been making waves in the NFL? Well, it turns out there’s some heavy stuff in his past, specifically about his dad.
I started digging into it, and man, it’s a lot to take in. It all began when I found out that C.J.’s dad, Coleridge Bernard Stroud III, is actually in prison. Yeah, you heard that right. Apparently, he got caught up in some serious trouble back in 2015. He pleaded guilty to some really tough charges – carjacking, kidnapping, robbery, and even misdemeanor sexual battery. It sounds pretty bad, right?
So, I went deeper into the details. It was a drug-related incident in California. The whole thing ended with him jumping into the San Diego Bay, trying to escape the police. Can you believe that? Eventually, in 2016, he got sentenced to 38 years to life. They threw the book at him, especially because of California’s three-strikes law.
Then, I learned a little more about the family. C.J.’s full name is Coleridge Bernard Stroud IV, but he’s always gone by C.J. since he was a baby, a nickname his mom gave him. Seems like his dad was often called Coleridge Sr.
What really got to me was this interview I found where C.J. talked about his dad being his best friend, always pushing him to follow his football dreams. It’s like, despite everything, they had this strong bond. And then I found out that CJ tried to play baseball.
Here’s where it gets even more interesting. C.J.’s now out there, breaking records in the NFL, and he’s using his platform to advocate for prison reform. His voice was even cracking when he talked about it in one interview. It’s clear this whole situation with his dad has really shaped who he is and what he stands for.
It was such a crazy thing to find out. It definitely made me think about how people’s pasts can impact their present, you know? And how even through tough times, you can come out stronger and use your experiences to make a difference.
