Colorado State University Athletics

2016 Football Roster

Christian Colon
Jersey Number 4

Christian Colon

  • Height:
    6-3
  • Weight:
    335
  • Class:
    Freshman
  • Hometown:
    Charlotte, N.C.
  • High School:
    Independence HS
2017 (Freshman): Has played in one game at defensive tackle (Utah State, Oct. 7).

2016 (Redshirt): Redshirted during his first collegiate season.

High School:
  • Is a 2016 graduate of Independence High School in Charlotte, N.C.
  • Listed as the No. 2 defensive tackle in the state of North Carolina in the Class of 2016.
  • Recorded 117 tackles, nine sacks, four forced fumbles and six pass deflections as a junior, in addition to 74 tackles, two sacks and a forced fumble as a sophomore.
  • Head football coach was Joe Evans.
  • Also lettered in basketball and track & field.
  • Rated as a three-star recruit by ESPN, 247 Sports and Rivals.
  • Committed to CSU over 19 reported offers, including UCLA, Notre Dame, North Carolina State, Louisville, Virginia and others.
Personal: Born Dec. 12, 1997 in Charlotte, N.C. … Mother is Rita Colon… Has an older brother, Alex, and two older sisters, Cortney and Samantha… Majoring in health and exercise science.
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