Prisco says Stroud's play has driven contract price up

Houston added ex-Ohio State teammate Harrison Jr.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

"The price has gone WAY up for C.J. Stroud." @PriscoCBS #justfootball https://t.co/qdDU8K1f6x Via @NFLonCBS on X

What happened: Pete Prisco said C.J. Stroud's price has gone way up. The remark credits Stroud's recent form at quarterback. It follows praise that he is playing the best football of his career.

Why it matters: Contract timing sets the stakes for the 2023 second overall pick out of Ohio State. Houston completed a trade for Marvin Harrison Jr., reuniting Stroud with his former college teammate. A rising price reflects leverage shifting toward the quarterback as the roster builds around him.

By the numbers: In 2025, Stroud completed 273 of 423 passes for 3,041 yards with 19 touchdowns and 8 interceptions in 14 games. In 2025, Harrison caught 41 passes for 608 yards.

What to watch: Texans contract updates and Harrison Jr.'s debut alongside Stroud are next.

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