Christian Uphoff

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Christian Uphoff
Free agent
Position:Safety
Personal information
Born: (1998-01-22) January 22, 1998 (age 23)
Peoria, Illinois
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:209 lb (95 kg)
Career information
High school:Washington Community
(Washington, Illinois)
College:Illinois State
Undrafted:2021
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only

Christian Uphoff (born January 22, 1998) is an American football safety who is a free agent. He played college football for the Illinois State Redbirds.

Early life and high school[]

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]

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 30th 2021.[8]

References[]

  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. Retrieved August 31, 2021.
  8. ^ https://www.ldsliving.com/Bronson-Kaufusi-baptizes-his-Green-Bay-Packers-teammate-Christian-Uphoff/s/94710

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