Jarrett Stidham hadn’t thrown a single pass all season long. After Bo Nix’s unfortunate injury last week, Stidham is starting the biggest game of his life without any game reps. His family made sure to be in attendance for this one. Get to know his mother, Rochelle, and his father, Juder, as Stidham aims to take his team to the Super Bowl.
Who are Jarrett Stidham’s Parents?
Stidham was born in Kentucky to his parents, Rochelle and Juder. The Broncos quarterback’s mother is in Denver supporting her son. She’s in the stands alongside Jarrett’s wife, Kennedy, doing everything that they can to see him pull off an improbable victory.
Stidham’s wife cheering him on ❤️
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Rochelle was a publisher for The Richmond Register, a newspaper, and Stidham’s mother was one of the key members of the publication process.
She reportedly took Jarrett to the office several times, and he was often just roaming around. Rochelle remains a publisher, but not for the same newspaper anymore.
Jarrett Stidham roamed the offices of The Richmond Register back in the day. His mom, Rochelle was my publisher. pic.twitter.com/h6SKu27EzP
— Keith Taylor (@keithtaylor21) January 25, 2026
Stidham has to complete one of the hardest tasks in recent history. Winning the AFC Championship in just your fifth career start would be a remarkable feat. He’s looking good in the first half and has plenty of people in his corner.
Juder played a major role in developing Jarrett into a football star. Juder was also born in Kentucky and shared Jarrett’s passion for football. If the Broncos make the Super Bowl, it’s a safe bet to assume that Rochelle and Juder will be there to potentially see their son lift the Lombardi trophy. They’ll have to get through New England first, though.
The Broncos’ defense will have to play its best ball against one of the best teams in the AFC. Drake Maye is going to finish in the top three in MVP voting and is a complete handful for opposing defenses.
If Stidham can play a clean game and limit the disaster plays, then the Broncos will have a good chance. Playing at home will certainly help with thousands of fans, including his mother and wife, rooting him on. He looked good in the first quarter and will have to step up to get this team into the big game.
