Christian Pierce

Class:
Sophomore
Position:
LB
Height:
6-0
Weight:
235
Hometown:
Chicago, Ill.
High School:
Brother Rice

PRIOR TO MICHIGAN
• Spent one season at Western Illinois (2025)
• Brother of U-M defensive lineman Trey Pierce

Prep
• Played at Brother Rice High School (2025); coached by Casey Quedenfield
• Helped the Crusaders to a 6-4 mark and the Division 7A playoffs

Honors and Rankings
• Ranked as a three-star prospect by 247Composite; the No. 738 player in the nation, the No. 75 linebacker and the No. 19 player in the state of Illinois
• Named a three-star prospect by 247Sports; the No. 120 linebacker and the No. 32 player in Illinois
• A three-star prospect according to Rivals Industry Rank; the No. 1,038 player in the country, the No. 112 linebacker and the No. 26 player in Illinois
• Ranked as a three-star prospect from On3.com; the No. 254 linebacker in the country and the No. 26 player in Illinois
• Rated a four-star prospect by Rivals; the No. 21 linebacker nationally and the No. 13 player in Illinois
• Named a three-star prospect by ESPN; the No. 24 linebacker in the nation and the No. 17 player in the state of Illinois
• All-Chicago Catholic League as a senior in 2024
• Two-time Daily Southtown All-Area team (2022, honorable mention in 2024)
• Defensive MVP as a senior in 2024

Personal
• Son of Roderick and Kelly Pierce
• Brother of U-M defensive lineman Trey Pierce