This 2022 Upper Deck Metal Universe Champions Premium C.J. Stroud #S22 has earned a PSA 10 Gem Mint grade. Metal Universe revived a classic 1990s design, and this early card of the Offensive Rookie of the Year in the top grade is a sharp pickup for Texans collectors. Early cards like this are a popular way for collectors to own a piece of a star’s path to the pros.
C.J. Stroud starred at Ohio State before the Houston Texans selected him 2nd overall in the 2023 NFL Draft. He won the 2023 Offensive Rookie of the Year award after leading Houston to the AFC South title and a playoff win, earning a Pro Bowl selection as a rookie. In the 2025 NFL season, he threw for 3,041 yards and 19 touchdowns for the Houston Texans.
