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C.J. Stroud

The 2026 verdictTHE BOX SCORE

C.J. StroudQB · HOU

ADP VALUE

+45

Our #155 · ADP 200

The market drafts C.J. Stroud around pick 200 (round 17); we rank him #155 overall: round-13 production at a round-17 price.

Projected points256

PPR, full 2026 season

Per week15.0

projected PPR points

Our rank#155

QB23 at his position

ADP199.5

average draft pick (Sleeper)

Tier5

our positional tier

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The projection is built on a 10% carry share.

What's behind the projection

Carry share10%share of his team's rushing attempts

Snap share95th pcthow often he's on the field, vs. his position

Team quality41th pcthis offense's opponent-adjusted rating

Frequently asked

Should I draft C.J. Stroud in 2026 fantasy football?

Yes, at his current price — the market drafts C.J. Stroud about a round later than we rank him.

What round should C.J. Stroud go in 2026 fantasy drafts?

C.J. Stroud goes around pick 200 — round 17 of a 12-team draft. We value him as a round-13 pick (#155 overall).

What is C.J. Stroud's 2026 fantasy projection?

We project C.J. Stroud for 256 PPR points in 2026 — 15.0 per week, QB23 in our rankings — updated weekly through draft season.

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