17Christian Brathwaite
LB · RS JR/TR
4-JRTRANSFER
LSU → Houston
LSU → HoustonCurrent depth chart
WLB3Third4-JR
Depth relationships
Bio
Christian Brathwaite is a 6'2", 220-pound weakside linebacker from Cypress, Texas, who transferred to Houston from LSU. Originally a three-star recruit in the 2023 class, Brathwaite spent his redshirt freshman season at LSU in 2023, appearing in five games with 78 plays on special teams and three tackles. He made his Cougar debut in 2024 against Oklahoma, playing two snaps. In 2025, Brathwaite played in 10 games on defense and special teams, recording two solo tackles and earning a 79.2 tackling grade, ranking fourth on the team. From Cypress Ranch HS · Cypress, TX.
Christian Brathwaite appeared in 10 of 13 games in 2025.
Player information
ClassRedshirt JuniorHeight6'2"Weight220 lbHometownCypress, TXHigh schoolCypress Ranch HSRecruiting3 · No. 495 national · 2023 classConferenceBig 12Previous schoolLSUTransfer year2026
Production · 2025
Defense
2
TACKLES
Career path
CYPRESS RANCH HSCypress, TX
LSU2023
HOUSTON2024 — present
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