Christian Brathwaite

Played in 10 games on defense and special teams · 79.2 PFF tackling grade ranked fourth on the team · Posted a multi-tackle game against SFA 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 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 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 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