Christian Uphoff
| Profile | |
|---|---|
| Position | Safety |
| Personal information | |
| Born | (1998-01-22) January 22, 1998Peoria, Illinois, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Listed weight | 209 lb (95 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Washington Community(Washington, Illinois) |
| College | Illinois State |
| NFL draft | 2021: undrafted |
| Career history | |
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
Christian Uphoff (born January 22, 1998) is an American professional footballsafety. He played college football for the Illinois State Redbirds.
Early life
Uphoff grew up in Washington, Illinois, and attended Washington Community High School.[1]
College career
Uphoff was a member of the Illinois State Redbirds for four seasons, redshirting his true first year.[2] He was named honorable mention All-Missouri Valley Football Conference as a redshirt sophomore after breaking up seven passes with one interception.[3] Although he originally announced that he would play redshirt senior season, which was to be played in the spring due to COVID-19, Uphoff later decided to opt out and prepare for the 2021 NFL Draft.[4][5]
Professional career
Uphoff signed with the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent shortly after the conclusion of the 2021 NFL draft.[6] On August 31, 2021, Packers released Uphoff as part of their final roster cuts.[7]
On December 29, 2022, Uphoff signed with the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League (CFL).[8] On June 4, 2023, Uphoff was released by the Lions.[9]
Personal life
Uphoff is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and was baptized by his teammate Bronson Kaufusi on August 30, 2021.[10]
References
- ^"NFL prospect Christian Uphoff of Illinois State playing in Senior Bowl". Journal Star. January 29, 2021. Retrieved April 30, 2021.
- ^"ISU safe with Washington grad in the secondary". Journal Star. December 13, 2019. Retrieved April 30, 2021.
- ^"Washington's Christian Uphoff of Illinois State named to preseason All-American team". Journal Star. September 2, 2020. Retrieved April 30, 2021.
- ^"NFL prospect Christian Uphoff of Illinois State playing in Spring Season". Journal Star. October 25, 2020. Retrieved April 30, 2021.
- ^"Watch now: Christian Uphoff ends Illinois State football career". The Pantagraph. December 19, 2020. Retrieved April 30, 2021.
- ^"Packers agree to terms with rookie free agents". packers.com. May 3, 2021.
- ^"Packers announce roster moves". packers.com. Archived from the original on August 31, 2021. Retrieved August 31, 2021.
- ^"Transactions – Football player trades and signings". Canadian Football League. Retrieved May 21, 2023.
- ^"B.C. Lions release 10, sign Appalachian State QB Chase Brice". 3DownNation. Retrieved June 4, 2023.
- ^"Bronson Kaufusi baptizes his Green Bay Packers teammate Christian Uphoff". August 31, 2021.
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