2018 Football Roster
Christiano, Luke
Jersey Number 21
Luke Christiano
- Position:
- WR
- Height:
- 5-11
- Weight:
- 190
- Class:
- Senior
- Hometown:
- Cranford, N.J.
- High School:
- Cranford
- Major:
- Finance
Bio
Why Lehigh? “I chose to attend Lehigh because of the combination of great academics and Division I football. I plan on pursuing an accounting degree in a strong business program. I also like how the community of Bethlehem is very involved and supportive of Lehigh sports and academics.”
As a senior (2018): Appeared in five games… ranked third on team in receptions and receiving yards despite missing six games due to injury… opened season with seven catches for 62 yards against Saint Francis (9/1)… season-high 83 yards and lone touchdown at Penn (9/22)… had 10 catches for 118 yards in final two games after returning from injury... named to Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
As a junior (2017): Was outstanding in the slot through first two games but suffered season-ending injury at Monmouth… had eight catches for 143 yards and a touchdown in first career start versus Villanova (9/2)… five catches for 104 yards and a score at Monmouth (9/9)… had 26 yard kickoff return at Monmouth… named to Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
As a sophomore (2016): Appeared in 10 games… made first career reception at Holy Cross (10/22)… had two catches for 13 yards at Lafayette (11/19)… returned one punt at Georgetown (10/15) … named to Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
As a freshman (2015): Appeared in eight games on special teams… assumed punt return duties for most of season… returned eight punts for 59 yards… had 20 yard punt return at Bucknell (10/10)… returned two kickoffs for 48 yards vs. Georgetown (10/31).
In high school: First team All-State All Groups in 2014… two-time first team All-State Group 3… First Team All-County and All-Conference as a junior and senior… Midstate-38 Conference Player of the Year as a senior… had 37 receptions for 1040 yards and 12 touchdowns as a senior… also rushed for 606 yards and six touchdowns on 58 carries… had 90-yard kickoff return touchdown… totaled 1,089 rushing/receiving yards and scored 15 touchdowns as a junior…had over 200 tackles and eight interceptions on defense in final two seasons… 11-1 record as a senior and conference champions…state runner-up in the North Jersey Section 2 Group 3 finals… captained football, basketball and lacrosse teams… honor roll student.
Personal: Son of John and Ellen… brothers J.P. (24) and Mark (21).
CAREER STATISTICS
Receiving
CAREER HIGHS
Receptions: 8, vs. Villanova 9/2/17
Receiving yards: 143, vs. Villanova 9/2/17
Receiving TDs: 1, 3x, at Penn, 9/22/18
Long reception: 66 yds., vs. Villanova 9/2/17
As a senior (2018): Appeared in five games… ranked third on team in receptions and receiving yards despite missing six games due to injury… opened season with seven catches for 62 yards against Saint Francis (9/1)… season-high 83 yards and lone touchdown at Penn (9/22)… had 10 catches for 118 yards in final two games after returning from injury... named to Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
As a junior (2017): Was outstanding in the slot through first two games but suffered season-ending injury at Monmouth… had eight catches for 143 yards and a touchdown in first career start versus Villanova (9/2)… five catches for 104 yards and a score at Monmouth (9/9)… had 26 yard kickoff return at Monmouth… named to Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
As a sophomore (2016): Appeared in 10 games… made first career reception at Holy Cross (10/22)… had two catches for 13 yards at Lafayette (11/19)… returned one punt at Georgetown (10/15) … named to Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
As a freshman (2015): Appeared in eight games on special teams… assumed punt return duties for most of season… returned eight punts for 59 yards… had 20 yard punt return at Bucknell (10/10)… returned two kickoffs for 48 yards vs. Georgetown (10/31).
In high school: First team All-State All Groups in 2014… two-time first team All-State Group 3… First Team All-County and All-Conference as a junior and senior… Midstate-38 Conference Player of the Year as a senior… had 37 receptions for 1040 yards and 12 touchdowns as a senior… also rushed for 606 yards and six touchdowns on 58 carries… had 90-yard kickoff return touchdown… totaled 1,089 rushing/receiving yards and scored 15 touchdowns as a junior…had over 200 tackles and eight interceptions on defense in final two seasons… 11-1 record as a senior and conference champions…state runner-up in the North Jersey Section 2 Group 3 finals… captained football, basketball and lacrosse teams… honor roll student.
Personal: Son of John and Ellen… brothers J.P. (24) and Mark (21).
CAREER STATISTICS
Receiving
| Year | GP | Rec. | Yds. | Avg. | TD | Long |
| 2015 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 10 | 3 | 13 | 4.3 | 0 | 8 |
| 2017 | 2 | 13 | 247 | 19.0 | 2 | 66 |
| 2018 | 5 | 26 | 276 | 10.6 | 1 | 27 |
| Total | 25 | 42 | 536 | 12.8 | 3 | 66 |
CAREER HIGHS
Receptions: 8, vs. Villanova 9/2/17
Receiving yards: 143, vs. Villanova 9/2/17
Receiving TDs: 1, 3x, at Penn, 9/22/18
Long reception: 66 yds., vs. Villanova 9/2/17
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