Christian Uphoff

Christian Uphoff
Personal information
Born:	January 22, 1998 (age 27); 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
	Green Bay Packers (2021); BC Lions (2023);
	* 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

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.

External links

Illinois State Redbirds bio

[1] "NFL prospect Christian Uphoff of Illinois State playing in Senior Bowl". Journal Star. January 29, 2021. Retrieved April 30, 2021.

[2] "ISU safe with Washington grad in the secondary". Journal Star. December 13, 2019. Retrieved April 30, 2021.

[3] "Washington's Christian Uphoff of Illinois State named to preseason All-American team". Journal Star. September 2, 2020. Retrieved April 30, 2021.

[4] "NFL prospect Christian Uphoff of Illinois State playing in Spring Season". Journal Star. October 25, 2020. Retrieved April 30, 2021.

[5] "Watch now: Christian Uphoff ends Illinois State football career". The Pantagraph. December 19, 2020. Retrieved April 30, 2021.

[6] "Packers agree to terms with rookie free agents". packers.com. May 3, 2021.

[7] "Packers announce roster moves". packers.com. Archived from the original on August 31, 2021. Retrieved August 31, 2021.

[8] "Transactions – Football player trades and signings". Canadian Football League. Retrieved May 21, 2023.

[9] "B.C. Lions release 10, sign Appalachian State QB Chase Brice". 3DownNation. Retrieved June 4, 2023.

[10] "Bronson Kaufusi baptizes his Green Bay Packers teammate Christian Uphoff". August 31, 2021.

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