Christian Alliegro
| Ohio State Buckeyes | |
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| Position | Linebacker |
| Class | Senior |
| Personal information | |
| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Listed weight | 245 lb (111 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Avon Old Farms (Avon, Connecticut) Darien High School (Darien, Connecticut) |
| College |
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| Stats at ESPN | |
Christian Alliegro is an American football linebacker for the Ohio State Buckeyes. He previously played for the Wisconsin Badgers.
Early life
Alliegro attended Avon Old Farms School in Avon, Connecticut, and Darien High School in Darien, Connecticut where he was both a football and lacrosse standout, and initially committed to play college lacrosse for the Navy Midshipmen.[1] However, he decided to forgo lacrosse and signed to play college football for the Wisconsin Badgers.[2]
College career
Wisconsin
As a freshman in 2023, Alliegro played in all 13 games, recording five tackles and a sack.[3][4] In week 10 of the 2024 season, Alliegro notched 16 tackles in a loss to Iowa.[5] In week 12, he tallied ten tackles in a loss to top-ranked Oregon.[6] Alliegro finished the 2024 season with 66 tackles with five being for a loss and three sacks.[7] In week 9 of the 2025 season, he broke his arm in a loss to Ohio State, but continued playing, posting six tackles with two being for a loss.[8] Alliegro finished the 2025 season with 53 tackles with eight going for a loss and four sacks. After the conclusion of the season, he entered the NCAA transfer portal.[9]
Ohio State
Alliegro transferred to play for the Ohio State Buckeyes.[10]
References
- ^ Temple, Jesse (May 22, 2023). "Did Wisconsin football land a sleeper in former Navy lacrosse commit Christian Alliegro?". The Athletic. Retrieved January 10, 2026.
- ^ Jacobs, Jeff (December 21, 2022). "Christian Alliegro went from lax star to Wisconsin football signee". The Register Citizen. Retrieved January 10, 2026.
- ^ Potrykus, Jeff (April 25, 2024). "4 takeaways from Wisconsin football's 12th spring practice: Christian Alliegro shows his speed". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved January 10, 2026.
- ^ Stewart, Mark (December 27, 2023). "Christian Alliegro has chance to prove he's ready at No. 2 inside linebacker for Wisconsin". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved January 10, 2026.
- ^ Wagner, Bill (September 19, 2025). "This rising Wisconsin linebacker was once a Navy lacrosse commit". Capital Gazette. Retrieved January 10, 2026.
- ^ Stewart, Mark (November 22, 2024). "Linebacker Christian Alliegro's experience playing lacrosse helped him emerge for Wisconsin football". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved January 10, 2026.
- ^ Stewart, Mark (July 18, 2025). "Wisconsin football preview: Christian Alliegro, Tackett Curtis could make formidable tandem at linebacker". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved January 10, 2026.
- ^ Stewart, Mark (November 29, 2025). "Broken arm sidelines Christian Alliegro long enough for Wisconsin to add wrinkle to defense". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved January 10, 2026.
- ^ Stewart, Mark (December 15, 2025). "Wisconsin linebacker Christian Alliegro reportedly entering transfer portal". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved January 10, 2026.
- ^ Kaufman, Joey (January 8, 2026). "Ohio State to add Wisconsin transfer linebacker Christian Alliegro". The Columbus Dispatch. Retrieved January 10, 2026.