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Kenji Christian stats, 2026

UConn (4–3, FBS Independents). Running back. 2026 season, games through Oct 24, 2026.

Kenji Christian is a running back for UConn (4–3). Among running backs this season he's 47th in receiving yards (116), 86th in catches (11), 163rd in rushing success rate (44.4%), in 6 games. This week: UConn at Air Force.

Rushing yards222230th of 427 running backs
Carries45224th of 428 running backs
Yards per carry4.9175th of 372 running backs
Rushing TDs2253rd of 351 running backs

Bio

Who is Kenji Christian?

Position
Running back
Class
Junior
Height
6-2
Weight
207 pounds
Number
No. 3
Hometown
Birmingham, AL
High school
Pinson Valley (Pinson, AL)
Recruiting
3-star, No. 707 in the 2021 class, signed with Virginia Tech

From the 2026 roster, the 247Sports recruiting composite and the transfer portal, all via CollegeFootballData.com.

The season

Kenji Christian's rushing stats

He's 175th of 372 running backs in yards per carry (4.9) and 224th of 428 running backs in carries (45).

StatSeasonNational rank
Rushing yards222230th of 427
Carries45224th of 428
Yards per carry4.9175th of 372
Rushing TDs2253rd of 351

The season

Kenji Christian's rushing efficiency and big plays

He's 49th of 357 running backs in EPA per play (0.31) and 163rd of 366 running backs in rushing success rate (44.4%).

StatSeasonNational rank
Rushing success rate44.4%163rd of 366
Explosive runs (12+ yards)2339th of 393
EPA per play0.3149th of 357

The season

Kenji Christian's receiving stats

He's 47th of 392 running backs in receiving yards (116) and 86th of 395 running backs in catches (11).

StatSeasonNational rank
Catches1186th of 395
Receiving yards11647th of 392
Receiving TDs199th of 108

Ranks are among every FBS running back with the stat this season. Rates need a minimum sample (50 dropbacks for passing rates, 20 carries, 8 catches). From the play-by-play.

Career

Kenji Christian's career stats

SeasonTeamCarriesRush ydsYds/carryRush TDCatchesRec ydsRec TD
2023North Carolina A&T1317045.46161971
2024North Carolina A&T292568.81———
2025Toledo1055285.04171931
2026UConn452224.92111161
Career3101,7105.513445063

Past seasons (back to 2022) from CollegeFootballData.com; 2026 from the play-by-play, games through Oct 24, 2026.

By school

How did Kenji Christian do at North Carolina A&T, Toledo and UConn?

North Carolina A&T (2023–2024) is where he's been best: his best on 3 of the 4 rates below. That's a rushing success rate of 45.6% (39.2% at Toledo, 44.4% at UConn), 6.0 yards a carry (5.0, 4.9) and 12+ yard runs on 13.6% of his carries (6.9%, 4.4%). His weakest stretch was Toledo (2025): +0.07 EPA per play and a rushing success rate of 39.2%. His biggest season for rushing yards was 2023 at North Carolina A&T, with 704. The UConn numbers are 2026 so far, through Oct 24, 2026. The rates compare fairly with his other seasons; the totals are still growing.

Rushing yards by season
2023, North Carolina A&T: 70470420232024, North Carolina A&T: 25625620242025, Toledo: 52852820252026, UConn: 2222222026*
EPA per play
North Carolina A&T, 2023–2024: +0.25+0.252023–2024Toledo, 2025: +0.07+0.072025UConn, 2026: +0.29+0.292026*
Rushing success rate
North Carolina A&T, 2023–2024: 45.6%45.6%2023–2024Toledo, 2025: 39.2%39.2%2025UConn, 2026: 44.4%44.4%2026*
Yards per carry
North Carolina A&T, 2023–2024: 6.06.02023–2024Toledo, 2025: 5.05.02025UConn, 2026: 4.94.92026*
SchoolSeasonsCarriesRush ydsYds/carryRush TDCatchesRec ydsRec TDRush successExplosive runsExplosive catches
North Carolina A&T2023–20241609606.0716197145.6%13.6%—
Toledo20251055285.0417193139.2%6.9%18.8%
UConn2026 (so far)452224.9211116144.4%4.4%27.3%

* 2026 so far, through Oct 24, 2026.

Totals for his seasons at each school; rates worked out from those totals. Success and explosive rates count every play; EPA per play leaves out garbage time. Rates need the same minimum sample as the season stats.

Advanced

Kenji Christian's advanced stats by season

SeasonTeamEPA/playPass EPA/playRush EPA/playRush successExplosive runsExplosive catchesTotal EPAUsage
2023North Carolina A&T+0.18+0.48+0.1239.2%12.2%—14.521%
2024North Carolina A&T+0.49—+0.4962.1%17.2%—12.816%
2025Toledo+0.07+0.31+0.0139.2%6.9%18.8%7.015%
2026UConn+0.29+0.95+0.0544.4%4.4%27.3%16.216%

EPA per play is the expected points a player adds on each of his plays (0 is average; glossary). Success means the play stayed on schedule: half the yards to go on first down, 70% on second, all of them on third or fourth. Explosive means a run of 12+ yards or a completion of 16+, as a share of his throws, carries or catches. Usage is the share of his team's plays that went to him. EPA and usage leave out garbage time; success and explosive rates count every play. From CollegeFootballData.com and cfbfastR.

Game log

Kenji Christian's game log, 2026

WeekOpponentResultRushing yardsCarriesRushing TDsExplosive runs (12+ yards)Catches
1vs. LafayetteW 56–7467112
2vs. MarylandL 14–38158002
3at Southern MissW 48–205713002
4at Miami (OH)L 21–24194001
6at TempleW 34–20391111
8vs. MassachusettsW 35–164612003

FAQ

Questions about Kenji Christian

What position does Kenji Christian play?

Kenji Christian plays running back for UConn, which is 4–3 this season.

Where has Kenji Christian played?

North Carolina A&T (2023–2024), Toledo (2025) and UConn (2026).

Where is Kenji Christian from, and what year is he?

Kenji Christian is a junior running back for UConn, listed at 6-2 and 207 pounds, from Birmingham, AL.

How tall is Kenji Christian, and how much does he weigh?

Kenji Christian is listed at 6-2 and 207 pounds on UConn's 2026 roster.

What year is Kenji Christian?

Kenji Christian is a junior, from the 2021 recruiting class.

What are Kenji Christian's career stats?

Over 4 seasons (2023–2026), Kenji Christian has 1,710 rushing yards on 310 carries with 13 rushing touchdowns, plus 44 catches for 506 yards.

Who does Kenji Christian play for?

UConn (4–3, FBS Independents), where he plays running back and wears No. 3.

Is Kenji Christian eligible for the NFL Draft?

Yes. Players can enter the NFL Draft three years after high school, and Kenji Christian was in the 2021 class, so he's eligible for the 2027 draft.

How did Kenji Christian play in his last game?

Week 8 vs. Massachusetts: 46 rushing yards, 12 carries, 3 catches. UConn won 35–16.

Where did Kenji Christian go to high school?

Pinson Valley (Pinson, AL). He was a 3-star recruit, No. 707 in the 2021 class, signed with Virginia Tech.

What are Kenji Christian's stats this season?

222 rushing yards, 45 carries, 4.9 yards per carry, 2 rushing TDs, 44.4% rushing success rate in 6 games, through Oct 24, 2026.

How does Kenji Christian rank nationally?

Among FBS running backs: 47th of 392 in receiving yards, 86th of 395 in catches, 163rd of 366 in rushing success rate.

When does Kenji Christian play next?

UConn visits Air Force Sat, Oct 31, 3:00 PM ET on MW+. The numbers' pick: Air Force.

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