

Connor Estrella
2025 -- Junior Season -- Posted a breakthrough season for the Captains, and became a true force to be reckoned with on the CNU defensive line...received multiple honors for his tremendous performances, including first team All-State, first team All-Region, and first team All-Conference in the New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC)...set a new school single season record for sacks with nine in ten games played...finished the year with 35 tackles including 13.5 tackles for a loss of yardage...the playmaking pass rusher also forced a pair of fumbles and broke up two passes during the season...twice posted six tackles in a game, and made two sacks in three different games...was injured in the finale at TCNJ as the Captains completed their first-ever undefeated regular season. 2024 -- Third Season -- Had his season end prematurely due to injury...did not see any game action for the Captains. 2023 -- Sophomore Season -- Continued his career providing the Captains with depth on the defensive line...played in two games at TowneBank Stadium, both victories, over Southern Virginia in the season opener on September 2nd and over Gettysburg on September 16th...broke up a pass in the opener vs. SVU. 2022 -- Freshman Season -- Began his collegiate carer with the Captains, and saw action in one game...made his debut vs. Catholic at TowneBank Stadium on September 24th. At Great Bridge -- Multi-sport athlete for the Wildcats ... Played football, volleyball, and basketball ... Helped lead volleyball team to state finals Personal -- Connor Patrick Estrella was born in Portsmouth, Va. ... Son of Jon and Sarah Estrella ... Has one brother, Trevor, and one sister, Alaina ... Favorite athlete is Travis Kelce ... Dream vacation is a trip to Greece ... Favorite food is steak ... Favorite movie is "Top Gun" ... Has not yet decided on a major.
- EnrolledConnor Estrella (DL) enrolled in Christopher Newport University
| YR | SCHOOL | GP | GS | DEF SNAPS | PROD | TACK | SOLO | TFL | TACK YDS | SACK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Christopher Newport University | 9 | 6 | -- | High | 23 | 15 | 10.5 | 47 | 3.0 |
| 2025 | Christopher Newport University | 10 | 2 | -- | Elite | 35 | 21 | 15 | 60 | 9.0 |
| 2023 | Christopher Newport University | 2 | 0 | -- | -- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | Christopher Newport University | 1 | 0 | -- | -- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 22 | 8 | -- | High | 58 | 36 | 25.5 | 107 | 12.0 |
Profile last updated Nov 9, 2026









