San Diego Athletics

2007 USD Most Improved Player Award for Defense

USD: Fifth year Torero will compete with defensive line unit at the tackle position... Last season appeared in 10 games for the Toreros finishing with 11 tackles (6 solo) and 1 quarterback sack... In 2007 he appeared in 10 games with 8 starts as he totaled 26 tackles (11 solo) to go with 1 quarterback hurry and 1 pass breakup... Season-best 6 tackles in win over Morehead State... In 2006 he appeared in 11 contests and totaled 6 tackles... Chipped in with 1.5 tackles for loss (-4 yards)... Totaled 2 tackles in wins over Valparaiso and Dayton... Sat out the 2005 season as a redshirt. High School: Attended Kamiak where he lettered 3 years in football... Senior year was team captain... Also lettered in track & field. Personal: Born on March 12, 1987 in Seattle, WA... parents are Kay & Jason Christensen of Mukilteo, WA... Chose USD for beautiful campus and prestigous academic qualities... Also recruited by Western Washington, Chapman and Holy Cross... First family member to play collegiate athletics. Major: Business.