Christian Gray (American football)

Last updated
Christian Gray
Notre Dame Fighting Irish–No. 29
Position Cornerback
ClassSophomore
Personal information
Born: (2005-05-26) May 26, 2005 (age 19) [1]
St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
Height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight189 lb (86 kg)
Career history
College
High school De Smet Jesuit (Creve Coeur, Missouri)

Christian Gray (born May 26, 2005) [1] is an American college football cornerback for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.

Contents

Early life and high school

Gray attended De Smet Jesuit High School in Creve Coeur, Missouri, and was rated as a four-star recruit, receiving offers from schools such as Alabama, LSU, Notre Dame, USC, and Ohio State. [2] [3] Ultimately, he committed to play college football for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. [4]

College career

As a freshman in 2023, Gray appeared in 12 games for Notre Dame, where he notched 11 tackles, two pass deflections, and an interception. [5] [6] He entered the 2024 season as one of the starting cornerbacks for the Fighting Irish. [7] During the 2024 regular-season finale, Gray returned an interception 99 yards for a touchdown, helping the Fighting Irish seal the win versus USC, and clinch a CFP bid. [8]

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">1997 Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team</span> American college football season

The 1997 Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team represented the University of Notre Dame in the 1997 NCAA Division I-A football season. The team was coached by Bob Davie and played its home games at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, Indiana.

KeiVarae Russell is an American former professional football player who was a cornerback in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Kansas City Chiefs in the third round of the 2016 NFL draft. He played college football for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Julian Love</span> American football player (born 1998)

Julian Love is an American professional football safety for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Troy Pride</span> American football player (born 1998)

Troy Pride Jr. is an American professional football cornerback for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Notre Dame.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Kyle Hamilton</span> Greek-American football player (born 2001)

Kyle Hamilton is an American professional football safety for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, earning consensus All-American honors in 2021 before being selected by the Ravens in the first round of the 2022 NFL draft.

Liam Eichenberg is an American professional football guard for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Notre Dame and was drafted by the Dolphins in the second round of the 2021 NFL draft.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ade Ogundeji</span> American football player (born 1998)

Adetokunbo "Ade" Ogundeji is an American professional football linebacker for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.

Akayleb Evans is an American professional football cornerback for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Tulsa before transferring to Missouri.

Tyler Buchner is an American multi-sport athlete who plays wide receiver for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team and midfielder for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish lacrosse team. He previously played college football for the Alabama Crimson Tide.

Riley James Leonard is an American college football quarterback for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. He previously played for the Duke Blue Devils.

Benjamin Morrison is an American college football cornerback for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.

Xavier Watts is an American college football safety for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. He won the Bronko Nagurski Trophy in 2023 after leading the FBS with seven interceptions.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2024 Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team</span> American college football season

The 2024 Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team represents the University of Notre Dame as an independent during the 2024 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Fighting Irish are led by Marcus Freeman in his third year as Notre Dame's head coach. They play their home games at Notre Dame Stadium in Notre Dame, Indiana.

Roman "RJ" Oben Jr. is an American college football defensive end for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. He previously played for the Duke Blue Devils.

Terrance Brooks is an American college football cornerback for the Illinois Fighting Illini. He previously played for the Texas Longhorns.

Christian Roland-Wallace is an American professional football cornerback for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Arizona Wildcats and USC Trojans.

Ephesians Prysock is an American football cornerback for the Washington Huskies. He previously played for the Arizona Wildcats.

Jack Kiser is an American college football linebacker for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.

Jeremiyah Love is an American college football running back for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.

Zabien Brown is an American college football cornerback for the Alabama Crimson Tide.

References

  1. 1 2 "Christian Gray Cornerback Notre Dame". nfldraftbuzz.com. Retrieved December 4, 2024.
  2. ↑ Jeyarajah, Shehan. "Notre Dame football recruiting: Four-star cornerback Christian Gray commits to Fighting Irish". CBS Sports. Retrieved December 4, 2024.
  3. ↑ Sampson, Pete (March 6, 2023). "Christian Gray's first Notre Dame spring: Movie nights, lofty goals and blue-chip potential". The Athletic. Retrieved December 4, 2024.
  4. ↑ Sampson, Pete (July 4, 2022). "Notre Dame adds 6th top-100 prospect to '23 class, 4-star CB Christian Gray commits". The Athletic. Retrieved December 4, 2024.
  5. ↑ Soble, Jack. "How Notre Dame CB Christian Gray hopes to make leap in sophomore year". On3.com. Retrieved December 4, 2024.
  6. ↑ Soble, Jack. "84 days until Notre Dame football: Christian Gray's case to start at cornerback". On3.com. Retrieved December 4, 2024.
  7. ↑ Berardino, Mike (September 28, 2024). "Boubacar Traore leaves game for Notre Dame football, joins Christian Gray on sideline". South Bend Tribune. Retrieved December 4, 2024.
  8. ↑ Berardino, Mike (December 1, 2024). "Analysis: How Notre Dame defensive backs used 'reload' mantra to stage matching pick-sixes". South Bend Tribune. Retrieved December 4, 2024.
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.