| Christian Uphoff | |
| Position: | Safety |
| Birth Date: | 22 January 1998 |
| Birth Place: | Peoria, Illinois |
| Height Ft: | 6 |
| Height In: | 3 |
| Weight Lb: | 209 |
| High School: | Washington Community (Washington, Illinois) |
| College: | Illinois State |
| Undraftedyear: | 2021 |
| Pastteams: | |
| Cflstatus: | American |
Christian Uphoff (born January 22, 1998) is an American football safety who is currently a free agent. He played college football for the Illinois State Redbirds.
Uphoff grew up in Washington, Illinois, and attended Washington Community High School.[1]
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]
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]
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]