#44 Christian Brathwaite Season 2024
CAREER
Played one season with the Tigers, seeing action in 5 games as a true freshman in 2023 … Entered the transfer portal in April of 2024 … Majoring in sports administration.
TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2023)
Appeared in 5 games as a true freshman … Recorded 3 total tackles … Had 1 tackle in win over Missouri in his LSU debut … Followed that with 2 tackles in win over Auburn … Also saw action against Alabama, Florida, and Wisconsin … Consistent contributor on special teams – seeing action for 78 plays in the 5 games … Played 18 special teams snaps (6 kickoff return, 10 kickoff coverage, 2 punt return) vs. Florida … Played 17 special teams snaps against both Missouri (6 kickoff return, 9 kickoff coverage, 2 punt return) and Auburn (4 kickoff return, 9 kickoff coverage, 4 punt return) … Capped season with 14 special teams snaps in win over Wisconsin in ReliaQuest Bowl (6 kickoff return, 6 kickoff coverage, 2 punt return).
HIGH SCHOOL
Highly-touted linebacker from Cypress Ranch (Texas) High School … Rated with 4-stars from ESPN.com and 247Sports … Ranked as the No. 10 player at his position nationally by ESPN.com and No. 20 by Rivals.com … Logged 104 tackles, 12 tackles for loss and 9 sacks as a senior in 2022 … Blocked a kick on special teams to go along with an interception and a pair of forced fumbles … Junior season was slowed due to injuries … Had 38 tackles and 2 tackles for loss as a sophomore in 2020.
CHRISTIAN BRATHWAITE’S CAREER HIGHS
Tackles: 2 vs. Auburn, 2023
Tackles for Loss: 0
Sacks: 0