Christian Pierce
LB · Sophomore
6'0" · 225 lbs · Defense
Also wearing #52: Ace Hamilton (OL)
Background
- Hometown
- Chicago, Ill.
- High school
- Brother Rice
- Previous school
- Michigan
Recruiting
No recruiting profile matched — he transferred in from Michigan.
2026 season
No 2026 stats recorded yet.
Official bio
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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