Christian Uphoff
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born: | January 22, 1998 Peoria, Illinois, U.S. |
| Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Weight: | 209 lb (95 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Washington Community (Washington, Illinois) |
| College: | Illinois State |
| Position: | Safety |
| Undrafted: | 2021 |
| Career history | |
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| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
Christian Uphoff (born January 22, 1998) is an American professional football safety. He played college football for the Illinois State Redbirds.
Early life
[edit]Uphoff grew up in Washington, Illinois, and attended Washington Community High School.[1]
College career
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]- ^ "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.