Major: African-American & African Studies (2012), Undeclared (2010-11)

Weight: 190 (2011-12), 178 (2010)

2012 Media Guide: Christian brings a physical presence to the field every game … this true junior
played in 12 games during the 2011 season, missing only the Michigan game with a shoulder injury,
and he started nine times … he is experienced with 19 games and 10 starts, and he has 78 career tackles – a total that is fifth-most on the team – and nine passes defended.

2011: Christian ranked in a tie for third in the Big Ten with eight pass break-ups, and his eight total passes defended (PBUs and INTs) ranked 13th in the league … he was tied for second among Buckeyes in passes defended … he was also third with 68 tackles, a figure that included a career-high 10 vs. Nebraska and nine vs. both Michigan State and Purdue.

2011 Media Guide: Safety who made great strides as a true freshman before an infection sidelined him.

2010: earned a spot in the nickel package … also saw significant action on the special units … 5 solo tackles at Illinois after an injury to Tyler Moeller … first start came vs. Indiana … missed the Purdue game with an infected foot that required season-ending surgery … did return to action for the Sugar Bowl … Rivals Big Ten all-freshman team … first-year letterman.

High School: All-Ohio defender from Cleveland Glenville … Senate conference offensive player of
year for Coach Ted Ginn Sr. playing quarterback, tailback, reciever, kicker and punter … 82 tackles, five interceptions (two for TD) for the 13-2 Tarblooders … Archie Griffin and Blue Chip awards … U.S. Army All-American Bowl … Ohio All-Star Classic … Cleveland Plain Dealer all-star … also ran track … honor roll student.

Personal: Son of Tonya Ellis and Ronnie Bryant.