Christian Thatcher
Christian Thatcher is a three-star recruit from Las Vegas, NV, out of Arbor View (No. 478 in the 2025 class) who has not played in Memphis's 9 games this season.
Where Thatcher comes from
- Las Vegas, NV
- Arbor View
- About 1,400 miles from Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium
- Three-star, No. 478 in the 2025 class; signed with Utah.
Where Thatcher fits
Memphis lists 14 linebackers this season.
Memphis linebackers with a game this season
Memphis is 7-2. Next: at South Florida, Thu Nov 12.
Similar players
Same class and position
From Arbor View
Also from Las Vegas, NV
Arrived at Memphis from Utah.
Where to follow
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Charles Huff
Pass share
42.1%
268 pass / 368 run
Plays / game
70.7
9 games
Team sack rate
5.4%
299 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Run-leaning.
Awards
A three-star recruit at linebacker for Memphis -- now graded as an All-Conference-caliber prospect at linebacker.
No college stat recorded yet. Here's what we know.
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).
Two seasons, two schools
- 2026 Memphis HuffYear 2 · Games –
- Jan 2026 Entered the transfer portalUtah to Memphis
- 2025 Utah WhittinghamYear 1 · Games –
- High school Arbor ViewLas Vegas, NV · Class of 2025Three-star, No. 478 in the 2025 class. Signed with Utah.Also from Arbor View: Brian Townsend Jr. (San Diego State), Daniel Boyd (Duke), Tanielu Maafala-Barbasa (Wyoming) and 1 more.
Moves
- Transferred from Utah to Memphis, Jan 9, 2026.
2025
- Signed with UtahThree-star, out of Arbor View
2026
- Transferred to Memphisfrom Utah
Coaching lineage · 2025–2026
2 coachesPlayed for 2 head coaches at 2 schools: Kyle Whittingham and Charles Huff.
Next stop · Transfer
Transferred to Memphis