CJ Stroud's story as told by his mom, Kim Stroud

CJ Stroud was a force on the field in his rookie season. But his story is so much more than football, as his mother, Kim Stroud, told Zack Tawatari.
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[@SPCHouston4568]

Kim is an amazing woman and mother. I love how she spoke highly of CJ’s father rather than talk down on him. Words will never describe how grateful I am to have her and the Stroud family here in Houston.

[@DickNasty480]

the father is a violent career criminal and sitting in jail where he belongs.

[@LookB4ULeap]

I was really struck by how much CJ reminds me of his mother. His tone and cadence of speech is a lot like hers. Great lady.

[@davidcristabel-sala5781]

That’s so true

[@AbigailRTeh]

I've read and heard of the Stroud family's stories numerous times, but hearing Kim tell a bit of it still brought me to tears. Yes, we have a God who precisely brought blessing out of the brokenness. Where we fall, if we respond in faith and faithfulness, He will turn into something beautiful and nourishing. Thank you for this episode and we look forward to the moms' podcast ❤️

[@johnryan2]

She’s such a wonderful sweet lady. Mad respect for her. ❤

[@BLACKWORLD33]

He has a pretty mother

[@Bexly]

Loved her and CJ in Columbus

[@robertocontreras4006]

Thank you god for bringing cj and his family to Houston !

[@Benwood1900]

When she said the movie Friday, he looked so confused 😅😅😅😅😅, he never seen the movie Friday 1,2 or 3 😅.

[@turtle19dad]

“Rancho Chokeamonga”!!!!😂

[@hwrk777]

What an awesome mother!

[@benjitime7563]

CJ Stroud and JJ Watt Foundation should partner up!

[@davidmadison9369]

She is an amazing woman. It would be so easy for her to throw shade on CJ’s father but instead she still speaks of him in reverence and honor. Her light radiates very brightly.

[@terran6471]

Yea, kudos to her for that, because a lot of blk wmn will try to tear down a blk man's image the moment they get a microphone.

[@elenazamolodchikova704]

​@terran6471 Dad gets himself in trouble and you still blaming women

[@Evilene52]

@@elenazamolodchikova704 Not only blaming women, but only black women. What the heck?

[@waltersalas1791]

You're exactly right! What an amazing Woman she is

[@ronelite582]

@@terran6471well…she’s not black.

[@johnnymahone3590]

That is a great family!!!

[@lockguy2652]

Real people, real life stories. God first, everything else second. Warms my heart!

[@melmcnulty1727]

Props from Canada Kim you are a great Mom

[@dz-akblack6808]

I am sitting here balling my eyes out😭. This is why CJ cried on draft day. His hard work paid off and his family's life changed that night.

[@CleHasToSayIt]

I love the way she empowered the role of the father while not dimming her light for all she has been through and achieved

[@xnvaznx]

Happy Mother's Day Mama Stroud!

[@cecilshields3043]

It brought me to tear's so blessed from hearing your testimony

[@kingdang855]

Great interview. Much peace love and respect to the Stroud family. May GOG bless the family and I want nothing but success for CJ and the Houston Texans franchise. LORD only knows how this man has been an answer to my prayers

[@natedavis8669]

Man I’m an atheist but I’m bout to be out here thanking god for bringing CJ here man 😭 my goat’s entire family has aura

[@RetiredUSArmy1]

You sound dumb as hell

[@WeBuyHomesNearYou]

🙏🏽

[@kennethmorgan7957]

I think God appreciates you for thanking him, acknowledging him.

[@shewr4664]

Happy Mother’s Day to a great mother n all the unsung mothers out there n role models!

[@benjitime7563]

Go Mom Stroud! #7

[@waltersalas1791]

Amazing Woman! She is full of Wisdom, Love and Kindness. Everything starts at HOME and alot of FAITH.

[@stacywallace9393]

Wonderful interview

[@MrFlow936]

I see where he gets his wisdom from

[@ceemart3650]

blessed. the golden child

[@Honeywheremysupersuit]

Love having the Strouds here in the H. Give CJ a lifetime contract

[@Denise-gf4zt]

Mother is very positive and upbeat

[@lenhalz8086]

Wow.. this was great

[@turtle19dad]

He seems like a good kid. Much continued success for the young man in the years to come.

[@shawnray5815]

He kinda resembles his mother like they could be twins , she looks young and beautiful

[@paulcartwright3353]

Excellent interview

[@furthur96]

Beautiful woman and mother, cheers!❤

[@drum7132]

Mama Stroud!

[@draco2xx]

damn mama stroud looking like a whole meal😋

[@mackadoo101]

Excellent interview! Good job everyone💕

[@pablovillagomez6488]

🙏

[@ajjaxon5121]

Amazing....true survivors... newfound respect for the Stroud family..💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

[@tobechukwuokonkwo5957]

Wow, so well spoken, poised, articulate, and thoughtful and positive - no matter C J is who he is...

[@tobechukwuokonkwo5957]

Correction- no wonder CJ is who he is...

[@velvetice100]

Gorgeous black woman ❤

[@lytonyasullivan5650]

Awesome lady.

[@judahmourns2995]

Just sweet!

[@shewr4664]

When you lift up Christ, He lifts you up… May God continue to provide wisdom for this family as they share the love of Christ! May they stay humble… OH-

[@bkpa4455]

Takes a special woman to raise a special man. I think i speak for all of Columbus and most of ohio when i say thank you. Buckeye Nation will always support are players for life

[@hassanwilridge2028]

beautiful woman❤ welcome🙏🏽 to h.town🤘

[@gecarlowood3412]

Mom is fine!

[@angelbrito5058]

Mom is a ducking perfect soul in my world. I have taught my children to think in this fashion. I haven’t been the perfect soul but I’ve tried to be that person my entire life.

[@rhondacaldwell6423]

She is the epitome of strength and I love how she never bashed his dad!

[@zellhudson1830]

GOD PLEASE CONTINUE TO BLESS THIS FAMILY.

[@1bigleapoffaith]

Ma'am, you're my shero.

[@petercottontail9686]

* Drops Son of a Preacher Man *

[@dmay545]

👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@nicebuutt]

she seems really into the football way of things

[@user-nl6oo2wx2e]

Much respect for CJ’S mother for raising four children on her own, of course with help of God . Buckeyes for life. God bless this family.

[@shirleycollins7835]

You are amazing mother keep trusting in God let no one turn you around, you have done excellent job 👏 make God continue show you the way and remember to keep looking to Jesus and stay humble, May God bless you and the family 🙏🙏

[@vincentmoss8103]

Kim is a beautiful woman with a beautiful spirit from God.

[@jjackson6928]

Wow! Great lady!

[@gregoryburton1241]

She did what some Black Women have been doing for decades. Unfortunately, some Black Men fall victim to systemic circumstances. If you really have God in your corner, you can survive anything. That’s a good strong Woman right there! 🎉🎉❤

[@joewhitaker2839]

She favors Beyonce and her mom good luck to Stroud Family

[@velvetice100]

She does omg 😮❤

[@cameroncook3863]

Omg RANCHO !!

[@acetorres8787]

They have some snow puppies

[@jpurp5916]

Watch her hand movement diamond..if u know u know

[@Wally-lp9jn]

Deez young folks mommas be fine as hell lol

[@andrewmorris2820]

I know I'm getting old when I think an NFL players mom is hot.

[@ramprat9292]

We had an Amber Rose sighting at work and the rumor is she is her to see CJ. CJ's moma better act fast! Can not have that trash around her son!

[@KWCline91]

That was a one-time thing. CJ was being kind and giving her a ride to the hotel because her ride left her. No worries there.

[@elbertrobles8784]

This is interesting because I just saw a video yesterday talking about how Kobe didn't have much of a relationship with his father because he never approved of Vanessa(Kobe's widow). Kobe seemed surprised by the question asking about his father, and he spoke bluntly and said he doesn't have a relationship with his father, but that hopefully he will in the future. This was around 2011 I think. Kobe's father thought Vanessa was a gold digger because of her mother. So he made his position firmly aware, but that his strong disapproval only pushed Kobe away from having a relationship with his dad. Personally, I believe Amber Rose is no bueno for CJ. I can't imagine Amber having any positive influence on CJ's life like at all. But I don't think it's wise to try to strong-arm someone you love you stay away from a particular person because more often than not, you end up pushing them towards the exact direction you trying to protect them from. Let it be known where you stand with that situation, but still be loving and respect their decision. The city of Houston must pray for his mom and his family, that they may receive wisdom on how to navigate any potential partners for CJ. Also, we should pray that God would protect CJ from the spirit of Jezebel, and preserve him for a godly woman that will help him draw closer to Jesus, not away from him🙏

[@ramprat9292]

@@KWCline91 What we saw her 2 days arrving in Houston at the airport i have co=workers that seen them in clubs.

[@KWCline91]

@@ramprat9292 relax.

[@seanholmes5173]

@@ramprat9292Yea right

[@onespeed4ever206]

That is a awesome story however Miss Stroud your son will be punished this season by my Jags defense Duuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuvaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaalllll

[@velvetice100]

God forbid😡

[@MelonMasher64]

Troll

[@Pr3st8n]

Who?

[@WeBuyHomesNearYou]

And then you woke up! 😂🤣

[@thenny10]

I would like to know if all of her children are by the same man. She said that CJ’s dad went through substance abuse and ended up in prison. I wonder if he was selling and abusing of so why did she get involved with that type of man and have children with him? There is more to the story! Her bad decisions led to some of the families misfortune I bet!!!

[@Denise-gf4zt]

You don't understand how many people are impacted by substance abuse. All socioeconomic groups have been touched by drugs

[@911___________DIVOC]

Sounds like her children are all thriving. Tell us about your perfect life.

[@thenny10]

@@911___________DIVOC the difference is, I’m not being interviewed and telling how my spouse is responsible for my families’ problems!!! If I was asked, I would tell about the bad decisions I made, not blame someone else!

[@C7EMENT]

bad decisions?? his dad got in his first rap n 2004 Cj the last kid was born in 2001. the situation they went through had nothing to do with Cj's mother. A breadwinner goes out and starts committing crime how is that her fault??

[@Biggdoom344]

Clearly you were not paying attention. She said they had four kids..that means the same father. She also said when he went to prison the two oldest had moved out leaving her with three. So that means one of the oldest was his by another woman or hers but another man. She won’t be the first female that married the wrong guy and the kids suffered as a result. I mean clearly your mother raised an idiot so he who lives in a glass house should not throw stones.

[@asianangler]

is she half black & white? Or just bleached black?

[@user-lj6uf5tp5o]

cj I want to be your step father lol