Christian Brathwaite

As a Redshirt Freshman (2024) Made Cougar debut at #15/13 Oklahoma (Sept. 7) Played in one game Two snaps played at #15/13 Oklahoma (Sept. 7) One snap on kick return One snap on punt return Prior to Houston Spent 2023 true freshman season at LSU Saw action in five games (85 snaps) Used one-time waver to compete in bowl and retain redshirt 39 snaps on kick coverage, 29 on kick return and 10 on punt return Also played seven defensive snaps including six in the box 3.0 tackles including 2.0 in win over Auburn 78 plays on special teams across five games 1.0 tackle in debut vs. Missouri 14 special teams snaps in ReliaQuest Bowl win vs. Wisconsin High School Highly touted linebacker from Cypress Ranch 4-star recruit by ESPN.com and 247Sports Ranked as No. 10 player at his position by ESPN.com Ranked as No. 20 player at his position by Rivals.com 104 tackles, 12 tackles for loss and 9 sacks as a senior in 2022 Blocked a kick on special teams One interception and a pair of forced fumbles Junior season was slowed due to injuries 38 tackles and 2 tackles for loss as a sophomore in 2020 Personal Nickname: Cree (also his real name) Hobbies: football and finishing Dream job: football recruiter Something most people don’t know: he’s Panamanian Hidden talent: can draw Father, Jorge, was ESPN’s Defensive Player of Year in high school Father, Jorge, played football at Utah and San Diego State Chose UH because it’s his hometown and no better place to be One word to describe himself on the field: DAWG If he could eat one food for the rest of his life: BBQ Biggest motivation for working hard: family and himself Highlight of his life thus far: being able to play football Best advice: be anxious for nothing Sports hero: Kobe Bryant for putting everything into the game Most memorable athletic feat: as a high school senior – 130 tackles, 12 sacks, one INT en route to being named defensive player of the year Unique fact: can dance