Ryan Christian

Ryan Christian (born January 7, 1986) is a former American football wide receiver and running back. He played college football at Texas Christian University (TCU), professionally in the Canadian Football League (CFL) with the Toronto Argonauts, and for the Parma Panthers in the Italian Football League. Early life Son of Richey and Jodi Christian, Ryan was born in Aledo, Texas on January 7, 1986. He attended and played for Aledo High School. He lettered four times in football and track & field, twice in soccer, and once in basketball. Christian carried 305 times for 2,166 yards, good for a 7.1 per carry average, and 28 touchdowns as a senior. He was en route to all-area, district co-MVP and all-state honors; he was also an academic all-state selection. Christian helped his team to the state semifinals, was a first-team all-district back, and was the Parker County Offensive MVP as a junior after rushing for 1,342 yards. He was named Newcomer of the Year as a freshman, finished his prep career with 4,826 yards on 767 carries with 55 touchdowns, and also caught 69 passes for 1,245 yards and six scores. Christian returned one punt and one kickoff for a touchdown, accounting for 63 career TDs. He was the 2004 Newcomer of the Year in soccer, and his soccer team finished as the state runner-up in 2005, which was the year he was redshirted as a freshman. College career Ryan played college football for Texas Christian University from 2006–2009. His first collegiate reception went for six yards against San Diego State, and had a catch in the Air Force game. Christian had a 1-yard rush at Baylor in his collegiate debut. He carried for three yards the following week versus UC Davis, and totaled two tackles on special teams in the 12–3 win over Texas Tech. In 2007, Christian moved from wide receiver to tailback during preseason camp. He had a career-best six receptions for 74 yards, including a season-long 25-yard grab at Air Force. He had 12 rushes for 42 yards while catching three passes for 30 yards in the 20-13 Texas Bowl win over Houston. Christian carried 12 times for 47 yards including a 2-yard touchdown in the 45–33 victory at San Diego State to close the regular season. He added two receptions for 17 yards against the Aztecs, had a 12-yard scoring run as part of 40 yards on nine attempts in the season-opening 27–0 win over Baylor, added two receptions versus the Bears, and ran for 41 yards on 10 carries to go with three receptions at Texas.