Geron Christian
{{Short description|American football player (born 1996)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=January 2019}}
{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = Geron Christian
| image = Geron Christian.jpg
| image_size =
| alt =
| caption = Christian with the Washington Redskins in 2019
| current_team =
| number =
| position = Offensive tackle
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1996|9|10}}
| birth_place = Ocala, Florida, U.S.
| death_date =
| death_place =
| height_ft = 6
| height_in = 5
| weight_lb = 302
| high_school = Trinity Catholic (Ocala)
| college = Louisville (2015–2017)
| draftyear = 2018
| draftround = 3
| draftpick = 74
| pastteams =
- Washington Redskins / Football Team ({{NFL Year|2018|2020}})
- Houston Texans ({{NFL Year|2021}})
- Kansas City Chiefs ({{NFL Year|2022}})
- Miami Dolphins ({{NFL Year|2022}})
- Houston Texans ({{NFL Year|2023}})
- Cleveland Browns ({{NFL Year|2023}})
- Tennessee Titans ({{NFL Year|2024}})*
- Los Angeles Rams ({{NFL Year|2024}})
- Cleveland Browns ({{NFL Year|2024}})
| status = Active
| highlights =
| statseason = 2024
| statweek =
| statlabel1 = Games played
| statvalue1 = 63
| statlabel2 = Games started
| statvalue2 = 25
| pfr = ChriGe01
}}
Geron Christian Sr. (born September 10, 1996) is an American professional football offensive tackle. He played college football at Louisville and was selected by the Washington Redskins in the third round of the 2018 NFL draft. Christian has also played for the Houston Texans, Kansas City Chiefs, and Cleveland Browns.
Early life
Christian graduated from Trinity Catholic High School in Ocala, Florida in 2015 after transferring from West Port High School, also located in Ocala.{{cite web|url=http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/florida-recruiting/os-meet-ocala-trinity-catholic-ot-geron-christian-20150203-story.html|title=Meet Ocala Trinity Catholic OT Geron Christian|publisher=Orlando Sentinel|access-date=January 7, 2018}} Along with football, he also played basketball. A 3-star offensive line recruit, Christian originally committed to play college football for Miami, but later flipped his commitment to Louisville over offers from Arkansas, East Carolina, Florida Atlantic, Middle Tennessee State, Mississippi State, and Texas.{{cite web|url=https://cardinalsportszone.com/2014/12/09/geron-christian-commits-to-louisville/|title=Geron Christian Commits to Louisville|date=December 9, 2014|publisher=Cardinal Sports Zone|access-date=January 7, 2018}}{{cite web|url=https://n.rivals.com/content/prospects/2015/geron-christian-8613 |title=Geron Christian, 2015 Offensive Tackle - Rivals.com |publisher=N.rivals.com |date= |accessdate=2022-08-31}}
College career
Christian was a starting offensive tackle for Louisville from 2015 to 2017, starting all 39 games of his career since joining the team as a true freshman.{{cite web|url=http://www.gocards.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6858|title=Louisville Athletics - Geron Christian - 2017 Football|publisher=Louisville Athletics|access-date=January 7, 2018}} After his junior season in 2017, he declared for the 2018 NFL draft.{{cite web|url=https://www.courier-journal.com/story/sports/college/louisville/2018/01/04/geron-christian-louisville-football-nfl-draft/1002660001/|title=Louisville football junior OT Geron Christian to declare for 2018 NFL draft|publisher=Courier Journal|access-date=January 7, 2018}} Christian was named an Honorable Mention All-ACC offensive tackle in all three of his seasons at Louisville.https://theacc.com/news/2015/11/30/565ca73fe4b039880f28452e_131480944413563611.aspxhttps://theacc.com/news/2016/11/28/583c89fae4b05d472a092055_131480918660911093.aspxhttps://theacc.com/news/2017/11/27/2017-all-acc-football-teams-announced.aspx
Professional career
=Pre-draft=
{{NFL predraft
| height ft = 6
| height in = 5 1/8
| weight = 298
| dash = 5.33
| ten split = 1.80
| twenty split = 3.08
| bench = 22
| wonderlic =
| arm span = 35
| hand span = 10 3/4
| note = All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day{{Cite web |url=https://www.nfl.com/prospects/geron-christian/32004348-5235-6698-8b0b-47156534c1e8 |title=Geron Christian Draft and Combine Prospect Profile |website=NFL.com |access-date=August 23, 2018}}{{Cite web |url=http://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=1003714&DraftYear=2018 |title=2018 NFL Draft Scout Geron Christian College Football Profile |access-date=April 24, 2023 |website=DraftScout.com}}
}}
On January 3, 2018, Christian announced his decision to forgo his senior season and enter the 2018 NFL draft.{{cite web |title=Louisville OL Geron Christian declares for the NFL Draft |url=https://www.cardchronicle.com/2018/1/4/16848524/louisville-geron-christian-nfl-draft-eligible |access-date=August 23, 2018 |website=cardchronicle.com |author=Rutherford, Mike |date=January 4, 2018}} Christian elected to enter the draft although the NFL's underclass advisory committee told him that he would probably not be selected in the first or second round.{{cite web |title=Detroit Lions host Louisville OT Geron Christian on pre-draft visit |url=https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2018/04/13/detroit-lions-host-louisville-ot-geron-christian-pre-draft-visit/516363002/ |access-date=August 23, 2018 |website=freep.com}} Christian attended the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis and chose to only perform the 40-yard dash, 20-yard dash, 10-yard dash, bench press, and positional drills. On March 29, 2018, he participated at Louisville's pro day, but opted to stand on the majority of his combine numbers and only performed the bench press (22 reps). He also attended pre-draft visits and private workouts with the New York Giants, Detroit Lions, and Denver Broncos.{{cite web |title=Giants host Louisville OT Geron Christian on pre-draft visit |url=https://giantswire.usatoday.com/2018/04/18/new-york-giants-host-geron-christian-pre-draft-visit/ |access-date=August 23, 2018 |website=giantswire.usatoday.com |author=Hickey, Kevin |date=April 18, 2018}}{{cite web |title=Denver Broncos: Geron Christian, Foley Fatukasi hosted for draft visit |url=https://predominantlyorange.com/2018/04/17/denver-broncos-geron-christian-foley-fatukasi-hosted-draft-visit/ |access-date=August 23, 2018 |website=predominantlyorange.com|date=April 17, 2018 }} At the conclusion of the pre-draft process, Christian was projected to be a fourth round pick by the majority of NFL draft experts and scouts.{{cite web |title=*Geron Christian, DS #11 OT, Louisville |url=http://www.draftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=1003714&draftyear=2018&genpos=OT |access-date=August 23, 2018 |website=draftscout.com}} He was ranked the fourth best offensive tackle in the draft by Scouts Inc., was ranked the 10th best offensive tackle by Sports Illustrated, and was ranked the 11th best offensive tackle prospect in the draft by DraftScout.com.{{cite web |title=NFL Geron Christian-ESPN |url=http://espn.com/nfl/draftcard?playerId=101837 |access-date=August 23, 2018 |website=ESPN.com}}{{cite web |title=The 2018 NFL Draft Big Board, Vol. 2 |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/2018/03/07/nfl-draft-top-prospects-big-board-top-100 |access-date=August 18, 2018 |website=si.com}}
=Washington Redskins / Football Team=
File:Geron Christian preseason2018 (cropped).jpg
The Washington Redskins selected Christian in the third round (74th overall) of the 2018 NFL draft.{{Cite web |title=2018 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2018/draft.htm |access-date=2023-05-17 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}} Christian was the seventh offensive tackle drafted in 2018.{{cite web|title=Washington Redskins Select Geron Christian in the 3rd Round|url=https://www.hogshaven.com/2018/4/28/17295322/washington-redskins-select-geron-christian-in-the-3rd-round-tylers-take|website=HogsHaven.com|date=April 28, 2018|access-date=July 8, 2018}} Christian signed his four-year rookie contract, worth $3.74 million, on June 24, 2018.{{cite web |last1=Czarda |first1=Stephen |title=Redskins Sign Tackle Geron Christian Sr. |url=https://www.redskins.com/news/redskins-sign-tackle-geron-christian-sr |website=Redskins.com |date=June 14, 2018}}{{cite web |title=Spotrac.com: Geron Christian contract |url=https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/washington-redskins/geron-christian-25173/ |access-date=August 23, 2018 |website=Spotrac.com}} He played in two games before suffering a torn medial collateral ligament (MCL) in Week 10 and was placed on injured reserve on November 13, 2018.{{cite web|title=Washington activates Joshua Holsey from non-football injury list, places Geron Christian on IR|url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2018/11/13/washington-activates-joshua-holsey-from-non-football-injury-list-places-geron-christian-on-ir/|author=Crabtree, Curtis|work=Pro Football Talk|publisher=NBC Sports|date=November 13, 2018}}{{cite web|title=Redskins Place Geron Christian Sr. On Injured Reserve|url=https://www.redskins.com/news/redskins-place-geron-christian-sr-on-injured-reserve|website=Redskins.com|date=November 13, 2018}}
At the start of the 2020 season, Christian was named the starting left tackle replacing Trent Williams, who was traded to the San Francisco 49ers during the offseason, and Donald Penn, whom the team chose not to re-sign.{{cite web|work=WashingtonTimes.com|url=https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/sep/15/washingtons-left-side-offensive-line-cause-concern/|title='They got smacked in the face early:' Washington's left side of line cause for concern|first=Matthew|last=Paras|date=September 15, 2020|access-date=September 15, 2020}} Christian started the first six games before suffering a knee injury in Week 6. He missed the next three games before being placed on injured reserve on November 19, 2020.{{cite web|title=Washington puts Geron Christian on injured reserve|url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2020/11/19/washington-puts-geron-christian-on-injured-reserve/|author=Alper, Josh|work=Pro Football Talk|publisher=NBC Sports|date=November 19, 2020}} Christian was waived on May 20, 2021.{{cite web|work=WashingtonFootball.com|url=https://www.washingtonfootball.com/news/washington-releases-morgan-moses-geron-christian-sr|title=Washington Releases Morgan Moses, Geron Christian Sr.|date=May 20, 2021|author=Washington Football Team Public Relations|accessdate=May 20, 2021}}
=Houston Texans (first stint)=
On May 21, 2021, Christian was claimed off waivers by the Houston Texans.{{cite web|work=HoustonTexans.com|url=https://www.houstontexans.com/news/houston-texans-transactions-5-21-2021|title=Houston Texans Transactions (5-21-2021)|date=May 21, 2021|accessdate=May 21, 2021|author=Houston Texans Public Relations}}
=Kansas City Chiefs=
On March 24, 2022, Christian signed a one-year deal with the Kansas City Chiefs.{{cite web|url=https://www.chiefs.com/news/chiefs-add-four-free-agents-including-a-former-first-round-pick|work=Chiefs.com|title=Chiefs Add Four Free Agents, Including a Former First-Round Pick|date=March 24, 2022|accessdate=March 24, 2022|first=Matt|last=McMullen}} He was waived on January 4, 2023, after Mecole Hardman was activated off of injured reserve.{{Cite web|title=Chiefs activate WR Mecole Hardman to 53-man roster, waive OT Geron Christian|url=https://chiefswire.usatoday.com/2023/01/04/kansas-city-chiefs-roster-moves-mecole-hardman-activated-from-ir-geron-christian-waived/|access-date=2023-01-04|website=chiefswire.usatoday.com|language=en}}
=Miami Dolphins=
On January 5, 2023, Christian was claimed off waivers by the Miami Dolphins.{{cite web|title=Miami Dolphins make roster moves|url=https://www.miamidolphins.com/news/miami-dolphins-make-roster-moves-1-5-23|website=MiamiDolphins.com|date=January 5, 2023}} Christian signed a one-year contract extension on March 16.{{cite web|url=https://www.miamidolphins.com/news/miami-dolphins-re-sign-4-players|title=Miami Dolphins Re-Sign Four Players|date=March 16, 2023|accessdate=March 17, 2023|work=MiamiDolphins.com}} He was released on August 28.{{cite web|title=Miami Dolphins Make Roster Moves|url=https://www.miamidolphins.com/news/miami-dolphins-make-roster-moves-8-28-23|website=MiamiDolphins.com|date=August 28, 2023}}
=Houston Texans (second stint)=
On September 27, 2023, Christian was signed to the Texans practice squad.{{cite web|title=Houston Texans Transactions (9-27-2023)|url=https://www.houstontexans.com/news/houston-texans-transactions-9-27-2023|website=HoustonTexans.com|date=September 27, 2023}} He was released on October 10.{{cite web|title=Houston Texans Transactions (10-10-2023)|url=https://www.houstontexans.com/news/houston-texans-transactions-10-10-2023|website=HoustonTexans.com|date=October 10, 2023}}
=Cleveland Browns (first stint)=
On October 31, 2023, Christian was signed to the Cleveland Browns practice squad.{{cite web |title=Browns sign RB Kenyan Drake to the practice squad |url=https://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/browns-sign-rb-kenyan-drake-to-the-practice-squad |website=ClevelandBrowns.com |access-date=1 November 2023}} He was signed to the active roster on November 7.{{cite web |last1=Greenawalt |first1=Tyler |title=Browns promote OT Geron Christian to active roster |url=https://brownswire.usatoday.com/2023/11/07/browns-reportedly-promote-ot-geron-christian-to-active-roster/ |website=Browns Wire |access-date=7 November 2023}}
=Tennessee Titans=
On June 12, 2024, Christian signed with the Tennessee Titans.{{Cite web |title=Titans Agree to Terms With Veteran OT Geron Christian |url=https://www.tennesseetitans.com/news/titans-agree-to-terms-with-veteran-ot-geron-christian |access-date=2024-06-15 |website=TennesseeTitans.com |language=en-US}} He was released on August 27.{{cite web|title=Titans Trim Roster Ahead of NFL's Deadline|url=https://www.tennesseetitans.com/news/titans-trim-roster-ahead-of-nfl-s-deadline-x2824|author=Wyatt, Jim|website=TennesseeTitans.com|date=August 27, 2024}}
=Los Angeles Rams=
On September 11, 2024, Christian signed with the Los Angeles Rams.{{cite web|title=Rams place WR Puka Nacua, OL Steve Avila and OL Joe Noteboom on Injured Reserve; sign OL Dylan McMahon and OL Geron Christian to active roster and CB Ahkello Witherspoon to practice squad|url=https://www.therams.com/news/rams-place-puka-nacua-steve-avila-joe-noteboom-on-injured-reserve-sign-dylan-mcmahon-geron-christian-ahkello-witherspoon|author=Jackson, Stu|website=TheRams.com|date=September 11, 2024}} He was released on October 15 and re-signed to the practice squad two days later.{{cite web |last1=DaSilva |first1=Cameron |title=Rams' latest roster move may indicate Joe Noteboom is returning this week |url=https://theramswire.usatoday.com/2024/10/15/rams-geron-christian-release-roster-move/ |website=Rams Wire |access-date=16 October 2024}}{{cite web |last1=Stone |first1=Daniel |title=Random Ramsdom: Xavier Smith signs to the active roster |url=https://www.turfshowtimes.com/2024/10/17/24272194/rams-news-xavier-smith-active-roster-nfl |website=SB Nation |access-date=18 October 2024}}
=Cleveland Browns (second stint)=
On November 19, 2024, Christian was signed to the Cleveland Browns active roster off the Rams practice squad.{{cite web |title=Browns sign T Geron Christian |url=https://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/browns-sign-t-geron-christian |website=ClevelandBrowns.com |access-date=20 November 2024}}
Personal life
Christian is younger brother of tight end Gerald Christian, who was the Mr. Irrelevant of the 2015 NFL draft.{{cite web|work=Redskins.com|url=https://www.redskins.com/news/seven-things-we-ve-learned-about-geron-christian-sr|date=July 18, 2018|title=Seven Things We've Learned About Geron Christian Sr.|first=Jake|last=Meister|access-date=August 4, 2019}}
References
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External links
- [http://www.gocards.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6858 Louisville Cardinals bio]
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