Christian Thatcher
Freshman linebacker on Memphis's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′2″ · 207 lb · Las Vegas, NV · Arbor View HS
Recruiting
LB recruit
No. 478 nationally · Signed with Utah
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
1 linebacker on Memphis's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 3-star recruit to Utah in 2025.
- Transferred from Utah to Memphis in 2026.
Christian Thatcher
Christian Thatcher arrived at Memphis from Utah.
Low coverage — composed from the verified record.
- portal record
His career
2025
- Signed with Utah3-star out of Arbor View
2026
- Entered the portal
- Entered the portal
- Entered the portal
Career arc
Where He Ended Up · Transfer
Transferred to Memphis
Splits & context
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Charles Huff
Pass share
38.2%
66 pass / 107 run
Plays / game
57.7
3 games
Team sack rate
5.2%
77 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Run-heavy, slow tempo.
Awards
A three-star recruit at linebacker for Memphis -- now graded as an All-Conference-caliber prospect at linebacker.
He hasn't recorded a college stat yet. Here's what we know about him.
Grades highest in pursuit and tackling.
Memphis has produced 4 All-Conference linebackers. 1 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2018. Genard Avery went on to the NFL out of this room (2018).
The linebacker corps · Memphis
- #9Michael Montgomery106 tackles · 2025
- #33Donovan Mathena9 tackles · 2025
- #22Zach Ruffin4 tackles · 2025
- #40Trey McDonald4 tackles · 2025
- #42Christian Thatcherno box-score line yet
9 more on the roster · Memphis team page