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{{Distinguish|Chris Covington}}
{{Short description|Canadian American football player (born 1993)}}
{{Short description|Canadian American football player (born 1993)}}
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{{Infobox NFL biography
{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = Christian Covington
| name = Christian Covington
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| caption = Covington with the BC Lions in 2024
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| current_team = BC Lions
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| number = 56
| position = [[Defensive end]]
| position = [[Defensive end]]
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1993|10|16}}
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* [[Detroit Lions]] ({{NFL Year|2023}})*
* [[Detroit Lions]] ({{NFL Year|2023}})*
* Los Angeles Chargers ({{NFL Year|2023}})*
* Los Angeles Chargers ({{NFL Year|2023}})*
* [[BC Lions]] ({{CFL Year|2024}}–present)
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* First-team All-[[Conference USA|C-USA]] ([[2013 Conference USA football season|2013]])
* First-team All-[[Conference USA|C-USA]] ([[2013 Conference USA football season|2013]])
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'''Christian Coral Cleveland Covington''' (born October 16, 1993) is a Canadian professional [[American football]] [[defensive end]] who is a free agent. He played [[college football]] at [[Rice Owls football|Rice]] and was selected by the [[Houston Texans]] in the sixth round of the [[2015 NFL draft]]. He has also been a member of the [[Dallas Cowboys]], [[Denver Broncos]], [[Cincinnati Bengals]], [[Los Angeles Chargers]] and [[Detroit Lions]].
'''Christian Coral Cleveland Covington''' (born October 16, 1993) is a Canadian professional [[gridiron football|football]] [[defensive end]] for the [[BC Lions]] of the [[Canadian Football League]] (CFL). He played [[college football]] at [[Rice Owls football|Rice]] and was selected by the [[Houston Texans]] in the sixth round of the [[2015 NFL draft]]. He has also been a member of the [[Dallas Cowboys]], [[Denver Broncos]], [[Cincinnati Bengals]], [[Los Angeles Chargers]] and [[Detroit Lions]].


==Early years==
==Early life==
Covington was born in [[Vancouver]], [[British Columbia]], and attended [[Vancouver College]]. As a senior, he contributed to the team winning the Provincial Championship, while tallying 83 [[Tackle (football move)#Gridiron football|tackles]], 15 [[Quarterback sack|sacks]], 6 fumble recoveries, one interception, 3 forced fumbles and 2 defensive touchdowns in 14 games.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Grover Covington's son to join Rice Owls |url=https://vancouversun.com/news/staff-blogs/grover-covingtons-son-to-join-rice-owls |website=Vancouver Sun |accessdate=August 31, 2020}}</ref>
Covington was born in [[Vancouver]], [[British Columbia]], and attended [[Vancouver College]]. As a senior, he contributed to the team winning the Provincial Championship, while tallying 83 [[Tackle (football move)#Gridiron football|tackles]], 15 [[Quarterback sack|sacks]], 6 [[fumble]] recoveries, one [[interception]], 3 forced fumbles and 2 defensive [[touchdowns]] in 14 games.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Grover Covington's son to join Rice Owls |url=https://vancouversun.com/news/staff-blogs/grover-covingtons-son-to-join-rice-owls |website=Vancouver Sun |accessdate=August 31, 2020}}</ref>


He received Provincial Defensive MVP, first-team All-Canadian and Academic All-Canadian honors. He finished his prep career with 276 tackles and 38 [[Quarterback sack|sacks]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rick Kupchuk |title=Covington goes to Rice |url=https://www.peacearchnews.com/sports/covington-goes-to-rice/ |website=Peace Arch News |date=February 4, 2011 |accessdate=August 31, 2020}}</ref>
He received Provincial Defensive MVP, first-team All-Canadian and Academic All-Canadian honors. He finished his prep career with 276 tackles and 38 sacks.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rick Kupchuk |title=Covington goes to Rice |url=https://www.peacearchnews.com/sports/covington-goes-to-rice/ |website=Peace Arch News |date=February 4, 2011 |accessdate=August 31, 2020}}</ref>


==College career==
==College career==
Covington accepted a football scholarship from [[Rice University]]. As a [[Redshirt (college sports)|redshirt]] freshman in 2011, he appeared in 12 games at [[defensive tackle]]. He had 43 tackles (8 for loss), five sacks, 20 quarterback hurries, one pass breakup and one forced fumble.
Covington accepted a football scholarship from [[Rice University]]. As a [[Redshirt (college sports)|redshirt]] freshman in 2011, he appeared in 12 games at [[defensive tackle]]. He had 43 tackles (8 for loss), five sacks, 20 [[quarterback]] hurries, one [[pass breakup]] and one forced fumble.


As a sophomore in 2013, he was named the starting [[nose tackle]] and received first-team [[Conference USA|All–C-USA]] honors. He contributed to the school winning its first football conference title in 56 years. He suffered right thumb injury and was forced to play with a cast in the last 5 contests. He recorded 14 game appearances, 59 tackles (11.5 for loss), four sacks and one blocked field goal.
As a sophomore in 2013, he was named the starting [[nose tackle]] and received first-team [[Conference USA|All–C-USA]] honors. He contributed to the school winning its first football conference title in 56 years. He suffered right thumb injury and was forced to play with a cast in the last 5 contests. He recorded 14 game appearances, 59 tackles (11.5 for loss), four sacks and one blocked [[field goal]].


As a junior in 2014, he appeared in seven games, posting with 20 tackles (3.5 tackles for loss) and 2.5 sacks. He suffered a season ending dislocated kneecap in the eighth game against [[Florida International University]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Rice could lose NT Covington for extended period with leg injury |url=https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/rice/article/Rice-could-lose-NT-Covington-for-extended-period-5867860.php#/0 |website=Houston Chronicle |date=November 4, 2014 |accessdate=August 31, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Rice's Christian Covington has season-ending knee surgery |url=https://blog.chron.com/sportsupdate/2014/11/rices-christian-covington-has-season-ending-knee-surgery/#26318101=0 |website=Sports Update |accessdate=August 31, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Likely return of Covington could boost Rice's aspirations in 2015 |url=https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/rice/article/Likely-return-of-Covington-could-boost-Rice-s-5979272.php#/0 |website=Houston Chronicle |date=December 26, 2014 |accessdate=August 31, 2020}}</ref> He had 7 tackles against Army. He made 5 tackles, 1.5 sacks and one pass breakup against North Texas.
As a junior in 2014, he appeared in seven games, posting with 20 tackles (3.5 [[tackles for loss]]) and 2.5 sacks. He suffered a season ending dislocated kneecap in the eighth game against [[Florida International University]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Rice could lose NT Covington for extended period with leg injury |url=https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/rice/article/Rice-could-lose-NT-Covington-for-extended-period-5867860.php#/0 |website=Houston Chronicle |date=November 4, 2014 |accessdate=August 31, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Rice's Christian Covington has season-ending knee surgery |url=https://blog.chron.com/sportsupdate/2014/11/rices-christian-covington-has-season-ending-knee-surgery/#26318101=0 |website=Sports Update |accessdate=August 31, 2020 |archive-date=August 7, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200807043232/https://blog.chron.com/sportsupdate/2014/11/rices-christian-covington-has-season-ending-knee-surgery/#26318101=0 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Likely return of Covington could boost Rice's aspirations in 2015 |url=https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/rice/article/Likely-return-of-Covington-could-boost-Rice-s-5979272.php#/0 |website=Houston Chronicle |date=December 26, 2014 |accessdate=August 31, 2020}}</ref> He had 7 tackles against Army. He made 5 tackles, 1.5 sacks and one pass breakup against North Texas.


He opted to declare for the [[2015 NFL Draft]] after the season.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Rice DT Christian Covington will enter 2015 NFL Draft |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/rice-dt-christian-covington-will-enter-2015-nfl-draft-0ap3000000454416 |website=NFL.com |accessdate=August 31, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Canadian DT Covington will declare early for NFL Draft |url=https://www.tsn.ca/canadian-dt-covington-will-declare-early-for-nfl-draft-1.173048 |website=TSN |date=January 2, 2015 |accessdate=August 31, 2020}}</ref> He finished his college career with 33 game appearances, 119 tackles (23 for loss), 11.5 sacks, 4 forced fumbles, 4 pass break ups and 2 blocked kicks.
He opted to declare for the [[2015 NFL draft]] after the season.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Rice DT Christian Covington will enter 2015 NFL Draft |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/rice-dt-christian-covington-will-enter-2015-nfl-draft-0ap3000000454416 |website=NFL.com |accessdate=August 31, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Canadian DT Covington will declare early for NFL Draft |url=https://www.tsn.ca/canadian-dt-covington-will-declare-early-for-nfl-draft-1.173048 |website=TSN |date=January 2, 2015 |accessdate=August 31, 2020}}</ref> He finished his college career with 33 game appearances, 119 tackles (23 for loss), 11.5 sacks, 4 forced fumbles, 4 pass break ups and 2 blocked kicks.


==Professional career==
==Professional career==
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===Houston Texans===
===Houston Texans===
[[File:Christian Covington.JPG|thumb|Covington in 2016]]
[[File:Christian Covington.JPG|thumb|Covington with the Houston Texans in 2016]]
Covington was selected by the [[Houston Texans]] in the sixth round (216th overall) of the 2015 NFL Draft.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Dougherty, Drew |date=May 2, 2015 |title="Dream come true" for Rice D-lineman |url=https://www.houstontexans.com/news/dream-come-true-for-rice-d-lineman-15239127 |website=HoustonTexans.com |accessdate=August 31, 2020}}</ref> He was also selected by the [[BC Lions]] in the fifth round (43rd overall) of the [[2015 CFL Draft]]. As a rookie, he appeared in 15 games as backup [[defensive end]] in the team's [[3-4 defense]]. He had 8 tackles (4 for loss) and 2 sacks.
Covington was selected by the [[Houston Texans]] in the sixth round (216th overall) of the 2015 NFL draft.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Dougherty, Drew |date=May 2, 2015 |title="Dream come true" for Rice D-lineman |url=https://www.houstontexans.com/news/dream-come-true-for-rice-d-lineman-15239127 |website=HoustonTexans.com |accessdate=August 31, 2020}}</ref> He was also selected by the [[BC Lions]] in the fifth round (43rd overall) of the [[2015 CFL Draft]]. As a rookie, he appeared in 15 games as backup [[defensive end]] in the team's [[3-4 defense]]. He had 8 tackles (4 for loss) and 2 sacks.


In 2016, he appeared in 16 games with 5 starts as the [[defensive end|left defensive end]] in the team's 3-4 defense. He tallied 26 tackles (2 for loss), one sack and one pass breakup. He had 5 tackles, one sack and one pass defensed in the season finale against the [[Tennessee Titans]].
In 2016, he appeared in 16 games with 5 starts as the [[defensive end|left defensive end]] in the team's 3-4 defense. He tallied 26 tackles (2 for loss), one sack and one pass breakup. He had 5 tackles, one sack and one pass defensed in the season finale against the [[Tennessee Titans]].
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===Dallas Cowboys===
===Dallas Cowboys===
On March 14, 2019, Covington signed a one-year deal with the [[Dallas Cowboys]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sidhu, Deepi |date=March 14, 2019 |title=Cowboys Agree To 1-Year Deal With DL Covington |url=https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/cowboys-agree-to-1-year-deal-with-dl-covington |website=DallasCowboys.com |accessdate=August 31, 2020}}</ref> He was a backup [[defensive tackle]] in the team's [[4-3 defense]]. He appeared in 16 games with 6 starts in place of an injured [[Antwaun Woods]], while registered 26 tackles (4 for loss), one sack, 15 quarterback pressures and one pass breakup.
On March 14, 2019, Covington signed a one-year deal with the [[Dallas Cowboys]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sidhu, Deepi |date=March 14, 2019 |title=Cowboys Agree To 1-Year Deal With DL Covington |url=https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/cowboys-agree-to-1-year-deal-with-dl-covington |website=DallasCowboys.com |accessdate=August 31, 2020}}</ref> He was a backup [[defensive tackle]] in the team's [[4-3 defense]]. He appeared in 16 games with 6 starts in place of an injured [[Antwaun Woods]], while registering 26 tackles (4 for loss), one sack, 15 quarterback pressures and one pass breakup.


===Denver Broncos===
===Denver Broncos===
On April 28, 2020, Covington signed a one-year, $1.75 million contract with the [[Denver Broncos]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=DiLalla, Aric |date=April 28, 2020 |title=Broncos agree to terms with DL Christian Covington |url=https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/broncos-agree-to-terms-with-dl-christian-covington |website=DenverBroncos.com |accessdate=August 31, 2020}}</ref>
On April 28, 2020, Covington signed a one-year, $1.75 million contract with the [[Denver Broncos]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=DiLalla, Aric |date=April 28, 2020 |title=Broncos agree to terms with DL Christian Covington |url=https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/broncos-agree-to-terms-with-dl-christian-covington |website=DenverBroncos.com |accessdate=August 31, 2020 |archive-date=August 8, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200808212841/https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/broncos-agree-to-terms-with-dl-christian-covington |url-status=dead }}</ref>


===Cincinnati Bengals===
===Cincinnati Bengals===
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===Los Angeles Chargers (first stint)===
===Los Angeles Chargers (first stint)===
[[File:Ravens vs Chargers - 51602494323 OCT2021 (cropped).jpg|thumb|right|225px|Covington (#95) playing against the [[Baltimore Ravens]] in 2021]]
[[File:Ravens vs Chargers - 51602494323 OCT2021 (cropped).jpg|thumb|right|225px|Covington (#95) playing against the [[Baltimore Ravens]] in 2021]]
Covington signed with the [[Los Angeles Chargers]] on May 11, 2021.<ref>{{Cite news |date=May 10, 2021 |title=Los Angeles Chargers Agree to Terms with Christian Covington |work=Chargers.com |url=https://www.chargers.com/news/christian-covington-defensive-lineman-agree-to-terms |access-date=May 11, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=2021 NFL Transactions: Signings – May |url=https://www.nfl.com/transactions/league/signings/2021/5 |access-date=May 11, 2021 |website=NFL.com}}</ref> He played in 16 games with three starts, recording a career-high 52 tackles, a forced fumble and a sack.
Covington signed with the [[Los Angeles Chargers]] on May 11, 2021.<ref>{{Cite news |date=May 10, 2021 |title=Los Angeles Chargers Agree to Terms with Christian Covington |work=Chargers.com |url=https://www.chargers.com/news/christian-covington-defensive-lineman-agree-to-terms |access-date=May 11, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=2021 NFL Transactions: Signings – May |url=https://www.nfl.com/transactions/league/signings/2021/5 |access-date=May 11, 2021 |website=NFL.com}}</ref> He appeared in 16 games with 3 starts, collecting 52 tackles (3 for loss), one sack and one forced fumble.


On March 17, 2022, Covington re-signed with the Chargers.<ref>{{cite web|title=Los Angeles Chargers Agree to Terms with Christian Covington|url=https://www.chargers.com/news/christian-covington-agree-terms-chargers-2022-free-agency|website=Chargers.com|date=March 17, 2022}}</ref> He was released on August 30, 2022, and signed to the [[practice squad]] the next day.<ref>{{cite web|title=Los Angeles Chargers Reduce Roster to 53 Players|url=https://www.chargers.com/news/chargers-reduce-2022-roster-to-53-players|website=Chargers.com|date=August 30, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Los Angeles Chargers Sign 14 Players to Practice Squad|url=https://www.chargers.com/news/chargers-sign-14-to-practice-squad|website=Chargers.com|date=August 31, 2022|access-date=September 1, 2022|archive-date=September 1, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220901202423/https://www.chargers.com/news/chargers-sign-14-to-practice-squad|url-status=dead}}</ref> He was promoted to the active roster on September 12.<ref>{{cite web|title=Los Angeles Chargers Sign Christian Covington to Active Roster|url=https://www.chargers.com/news/chargers-sign-christian-covington-to-active-roster|website=Chargers.com|date=September 12, 2022|access-date=September 15, 2022|archive-date=September 12, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220912215319/https://www.chargers.com/news/chargers-sign-christian-covington-to-active-roster|url-status=dead}}</ref> He was placed on injured reserve on November 16, 2022, with a torn pectoral muscle.<ref>{{cite web|title=Los Angeles Chargers Sign Tyeler Davison; Place Christian Covington and Otito Ogbonnia on Injured Reserve|url=https://www.chargers.com/news/los-angeles-chargers-sign-tyeler-davison|website=Chargers.com|date=November 16, 2022}}</ref>
On March 17, 2022, Covington re-signed with the Chargers.<ref>{{cite web|title=Los Angeles Chargers Agree to Terms with Christian Covington|url=https://www.chargers.com/news/christian-covington-agree-terms-chargers-2022-free-agency|website=Chargers.com|date=March 17, 2022}}</ref> He was released on August 30, 2022, and signed to the [[practice squad]] the next day.<ref>{{cite web|title=Los Angeles Chargers Reduce Roster to 53 Players|url=https://www.chargers.com/news/chargers-reduce-2022-roster-to-53-players|website=Chargers.com|date=August 30, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Los Angeles Chargers Sign 14 Players to Practice Squad|url=https://www.chargers.com/news/chargers-sign-14-to-practice-squad|website=Chargers.com|date=August 31, 2022|access-date=September 1, 2022|archive-date=September 1, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220901202423/https://www.chargers.com/news/chargers-sign-14-to-practice-squad|url-status=dead}}</ref> He was promoted to the active roster on September 12.<ref>{{cite web|title=Los Angeles Chargers Sign Christian Covington to Active Roster|url=https://www.chargers.com/news/chargers-sign-christian-covington-to-active-roster|website=Chargers.com|date=September 12, 2022|access-date=September 15, 2022|archive-date=September 12, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220912215319/https://www.chargers.com/news/chargers-sign-christian-covington-to-active-roster|url-status=dead}}</ref> He was placed on injured reserve on November 16, 2022, with a torn pectoral muscle he suffered in the Week 10 game against the [[San Francisco 49ers]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Los Angeles Chargers Sign Tyeler Davison; Place Christian Covington and Otito Ogbonnia on Injured Reserve|url=https://www.chargers.com/news/los-angeles-chargers-sign-tyeler-davison|website=Chargers.com|date=November 16, 2022}}</ref> He appeared in 4 games, making 12 tackles (one for loss).


===Detroit Lions===
===Detroit Lions===
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===Los Angeles Chargers (second stint)===
===Los Angeles Chargers (second stint)===
On August 30, 2023, Covington was signed to the Chargers practice squad.<ref>{{cite web|title=Los Angeles Chargers Sign 12 Players to Practice Squad|url=https://www.chargers.com/news/los-angeles-chargers-sign-12-players-to-practice-squad|website=Chargers.com|date=August 30, 2023}}</ref> His contract expired at the end of the season and he did not sign a reserve/future contract, thus becoming a free agent.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.chargers.com/news/los-angeles-chargers-sign-11-players-to-contracts-2024|website=Chargers.com|title=Los Angeles Chargers Sign 11 Players to Contracts |date=January 11, 2024}}</ref>
On August 30, 2023, Covington was signed to the Chargers practice squad.<ref>{{cite web|title=Los Angeles Chargers Sign 12 Players to Practice Squad|url=https://www.chargers.com/news/los-angeles-chargers-sign-12-players-to-practice-squad|website=Chargers.com|date=August 30, 2023}}</ref> His contract expired at the end of the season and he did not sign a reserve/future contract, thus becoming a free agent.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.chargers.com/news/los-angeles-chargers-sign-11-players-to-contracts-2024|website=Chargers.com|title=Los Angeles Chargers Sign 11 Players to Contracts |date=January 11, 2024}}</ref>

===BC Lions===
On May 1, 2024, it was announced that Covington had signed with the [[BC Lions]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bclions.com/2024/05/01/covington-comes-home-lions-land-veteran-defensive-lineman/ |title=Covington comes home {{!}} Lions land veteran defensive lineman |date=May 1, 2024}}</ref>

==NFL career statistics==
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
! colspan="2"| Legend
|-
| '''Bold'''
| Career high
|}

===Regular season===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
!rowspan="2"| Year
!rowspan="2"| Team
!colspan="2"| Games
!colspan="5"| Tackles
!colspan="5"| Interceptions
!colspan="4"| Fumbles
|-
! GP !! GS !! Cmb !! Solo !! Ast !! Sck !! TFL !! Int !! Yds !! TD !! Lng !! PD !! FF !! FR !! Yds !! TD
|-
! [[2015 NFL season|2015]] !! [[2015 Houston Texans season|HOU]]
| 15 || 0 || 8 || 5 || 3 || 2.0 || '''4''' || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0
|-
! [[2016 NFL season|2016]] !! [[2016 Houston Texans season|HOU]]
| '''16''' || 5 || 26 || 16 || 10 || 1.0 || 2 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || '''1''' || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0
|-
! [[2017 NFL season|2017]] !! [[2017 Houston Texans season|HOU]]
| 7 || 2 || 16 || 10 || 6 || 1.0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || '''1''' || 0 || 0 || 0
|-
! [[2018 NFL season|2018]] !! [[2018 Houston Texans season|HOU]]
| 12 || 2 || 15 || 8 || 7 || '''3.5''' || '''4''' || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0
|-
! [[2019 NFL season|2019]] !! [[2019 Dallas Cowboys season|DAL]]
| '''16''' || 6 || 28 || 20 || 8 || 1.0 || '''4''' || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || '''1''' || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0
|-
! [[2020 NFL season|2020]] !! [[2020 Cincinnati Bengals season|CIN]]
| '''16''' || '''14''' || 39 || 14 || '''25''' || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0
|-
! [[2021 NFL season|2021]] !! [[2021 Los Angeles Chargers season|LAC]]
| '''16''' || 3 || '''52''' || '''30''' || 22 || 1.0 || 3 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || '''1''' || 0 || 0 || 0
|-
! [[2022 NFL season|2022]] !! [[2022 Los Angeles Chargers season|LAC]]
| 4 || 0 || 12 || 3 || 9 || 0.0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0
|-
! colspan="2"| !! 102 !! 32 !! 196 !! 106 !! 90 !! 9.5 !! 19 !! 0 !! 0 !! 0 !! 0 !! 2 !! 2 !! 0 !! 0 !! 0
|}

===Playoffs===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
!rowspan="2"| Year
!rowspan="2"| Team
!colspan="2"| Games
!colspan="5"| Tackles
!colspan="5"| Interceptions
!colspan="4"| Fumbles
|-
! GP !! GS !! Cmb !! Solo !! Ast !! Sck !! TFL !! Int !! Yds !! TD !! Lng !! PD !! FF !! FR !! Yds !! TD
|-
! [[2015 NFL season|2015]] !! [[2015 Houston Texans season|HOU]]
| 1 || 0 || '''2''' || 0 || '''2''' || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0
|-
! [[2016 NFL season|2016]] !! [[2016 Houston Texans season|HOU]]
| '''2''' || 0 || '''2''' || '''1''' || 1 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0
|-
! [[2018 NFL season|2018]] !! [[2018 Houston Texans season|HOU]]
| 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0
|-
! colspan="2"| !! 4 !! 0 !! 4 !! 1 !! 3 !! 0.0 !! 0 !! 0 !! 0 !! 0 !! 0 !! 0 !! 0 !! 0 !! 0 !! 0
|}


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
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==External links==
==External links==
{{Commons}}
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*[https://www.chargers.com/team/players-roster/christian-covington/ Los Angeles Chargers bio]
*[https://www.bclions.com/players/christian-covington/ BC Lions bio]
*[https://riceowls.com/sports/football/roster/christian-covington/1050 Rice Owls bio]
*[https://riceowls.com/sports/football/roster/christian-covington/1050 Rice Owls bio]


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Latest revision as of 18:44, 4 November 2024

Not to be confused with Chris Covington.

Christian Covington
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Covington with the BC Lions in 2024
No. 56 – BC Lions
Position:Defensive end
Personal information
Born: (1993-10-16) October 16, 1993 (age 31)
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:305 lb (138 kg)
Career information
High school:Vancouver (BC) College Prep
College:Rice
NFL draft:2015 / round: 6 / pick: 216
CFL draft:2015 / round: 5 / pick: 43
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:196
Sacks:9.5
Forced fumbles:2
Pass deflections:2
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Christian Coral Cleveland Covington (born October 16, 1993) is a Canadian professional football defensive end for the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football at Rice and was selected by the Houston Texans in the sixth round of the 2015 NFL draft. He has also been a member of the Dallas Cowboys, Denver Broncos, Cincinnati Bengals, Los Angeles Chargers and Detroit Lions.

Early life

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Covington was born in Vancouver, British Columbia, and attended Vancouver College. As a senior, he contributed to the team winning the Provincial Championship, while tallying 83 tackles, 15 sacks, 6 fumble recoveries, one interception, 3 forced fumbles and 2 defensive touchdowns in 14 games.[1]

He received Provincial Defensive MVP, first-team All-Canadian and Academic All-Canadian honors. He finished his prep career with 276 tackles and 38 sacks.[2]

College career

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Covington accepted a football scholarship from Rice University. As a redshirt freshman in 2011, he appeared in 12 games at defensive tackle. He had 43 tackles (8 for loss), five sacks, 20 quarterback hurries, one pass breakup and one forced fumble.

As a sophomore in 2013, he was named the starting nose tackle and received first-team All–C-USA honors. He contributed to the school winning its first football conference title in 56 years. He suffered right thumb injury and was forced to play with a cast in the last 5 contests. He recorded 14 game appearances, 59 tackles (11.5 for loss), four sacks and one blocked field goal.

As a junior in 2014, he appeared in seven games, posting with 20 tackles (3.5 tackles for loss) and 2.5 sacks. He suffered a season ending dislocated kneecap in the eighth game against Florida International University.[3][4][5] He had 7 tackles against Army. He made 5 tackles, 1.5 sacks and one pass breakup against North Texas.

He opted to declare for the 2015 NFL draft after the season.[6][7] He finished his college career with 33 game appearances, 119 tackles (23 for loss), 11.5 sacks, 4 forced fumbles, 4 pass break ups and 2 blocked kicks.

Professional career

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Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 2+3⁄8 in
(1.89 m) 		289 lb
(131 kg) 		33+1⁄4 in
(0.84 m) 		10 in
(0.25 m)		 4.90 s 1.68 s 2.79 s 4.43 s 7.43 s 30.5 in
(0.77 m)		 9 ft 3 in
(2.82 m)		 24 reps
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day[8][9]

Houston Texans

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Covington with the Houston Texans in 2016

Covington was selected by the Houston Texans in the sixth round (216th overall) of the 2015 NFL draft.[10] He was also selected by the BC Lions in the fifth round (43rd overall) of the 2015 CFL Draft. As a rookie, he appeared in 15 games as backup defensive end in the team's 3-4 defense. He had 8 tackles (4 for loss) and 2 sacks.

In 2016, he appeared in 16 games with 5 starts as the left defensive end in the team's 3-4 defense. He tallied 26 tackles (2 for loss), one sack and one pass breakup. He had 5 tackles, one sack and one pass defensed in the season finale against the Tennessee Titans.

In 2017, he appeared in 7 games with 2 starts, registering 16 tackles, one sack and one forced fumble. In Week 8, Covington suffered a torn bicep against the Seattle Seahawks and was ruled out the rest of the season.[11] He was placed on the injured reserve list on October 31. He had 3 tackles, one sack and one forced fumble against the New England Patriots.

In 2018, He started two out of 12 games, collecting 15 tackles (four for loss), 3.5 sacks and 8 quarterback pressures. He had four tackles (two for loss), 2.5 sacks and three quarterback hurries against the Titans.

Dallas Cowboys

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On March 14, 2019, Covington signed a one-year deal with the Dallas Cowboys.[12] He was a backup defensive tackle in the team's 4-3 defense. He appeared in 16 games with 6 starts in place of an injured Antwaun Woods, while registering 26 tackles (4 for loss), one sack, 15 quarterback pressures and one pass breakup.

Denver Broncos

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On April 28, 2020, Covington signed a one-year, $1.75 million contract with the Denver Broncos.[13]

Cincinnati Bengals

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On September 4, 2020, Covington was traded to the Cincinnati Bengals, in exchange for linebacker Austin Calitro.[14] He was expected to be the backup nose tackle behind D. J. Reader in the team's 3-4 defense. He played in all 16 games with 14 starts, finishing with a career-high 39 tackles.

Los Angeles Chargers (first stint)

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Covington (#95) playing against the Baltimore Ravens in 2021

Covington signed with the Los Angeles Chargers on May 11, 2021.[15][16] He appeared in 16 games with 3 starts, collecting 52 tackles (3 for loss), one sack and one forced fumble.

On March 17, 2022, Covington re-signed with the Chargers.[17] He was released on August 30, 2022, and signed to the practice squad the next day.[18][19] He was promoted to the active roster on September 12.[20] He was placed on injured reserve on November 16, 2022, with a torn pectoral muscle he suffered in the Week 10 game against the San Francisco 49ers.[21] He appeared in 4 games, making 12 tackles (one for loss).

Detroit Lions

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On May 10, 2023, Covington signed with the Detroit Lions.[22] He was released on August 26, 2023.[23]

Los Angeles Chargers (second stint)

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On August 30, 2023, Covington was signed to the Chargers practice squad.[24] His contract expired at the end of the season and he did not sign a reserve/future contract, thus becoming a free agent.[25]

BC Lions

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On May 1, 2024, it was announced that Covington had signed with the BC Lions.[26]

NFL career statistics

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Legend
Bold Career high

Regular season

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Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
GP GS Cmb Solo Ast Sck TFL Int Yds TD Lng PD FF FR Yds TD
2015 HOU 15 0 8 5 3 2.0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2016 HOU 16 5 26 16 10 1.0 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0
2017 HOU 7 2 16 10 6 1.0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0
2018 HOU 12 2 15 8 7 3.5 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2019 DAL 16 6 28 20 8 1.0 4 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0
2020 CIN 16 14 39 14 25 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2021 LAC 16 3 52 30 22 1.0 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0
2022 LAC 4 0 12 3 9 0.0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
102 32 196 106 90 9.5 19 0 0 0 0 2 2 0 0 0

Playoffs

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Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
GP GS Cmb Solo Ast Sck TFL Int Yds TD Lng PD FF FR Yds TD
2015 HOU 1 0 2 0 2 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2016 HOU 2 0 2 1 1 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2018 HOU 1 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
4 0 4 1 3 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Personal life

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His father, Grover Covington is the Canadian Football League (CFL) all-time sacks leader (157) and is a member of the Canadian Football Hall of Fame.[27]

References

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  1. ^ "Grover Covington's son to join Rice Owls". Vancouver Sun. Retrieved August 31, 2020.
  2. ^ Rick Kupchuk (February 4, 2011). "Covington goes to Rice". Peace Arch News. Retrieved August 31, 2020.
  3. ^ "Rice could lose NT Covington for extended period with leg injury". Houston Chronicle. November 4, 2014. Retrieved August 31, 2020.
  4. ^ "Rice's Christian Covington has season-ending knee surgery". Sports Update. Archived from the original on August 7, 2020. Retrieved August 31, 2020.
  5. ^ "Likely return of Covington could boost Rice's aspirations in 2015". Houston Chronicle. December 26, 2014. Retrieved August 31, 2020.
  6. ^ "Rice DT Christian Covington will enter 2015 NFL Draft". NFL.com. Retrieved August 31, 2020.
  7. ^ "Canadian DT Covington will declare early for NFL Draft". TSN. January 2, 2015. Retrieved August 31, 2020.
  8. ^ "Christian Covington Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved May 10, 2021.
  9. ^ "Christian Covington, Rice, DT, 2015 NFL Draft Scout". draftscout.com. Retrieved May 10, 2021.
  10. ^ Dougherty, Drew (May 2, 2015). ""Dream come true" for Rice D-lineman". HoustonTexans.com. Retrieved August 31, 2020.
  11. ^ Sidhu, Deepi. "Christian Covington out for season". HoustonTexans.com. Retrieved August 31, 2020.
  12. ^ Sidhu, Deepi (March 14, 2019). "Cowboys Agree To 1-Year Deal With DL Covington". DallasCowboys.com. Retrieved August 31, 2020.
  13. ^ DiLalla, Aric (April 28, 2020). "Broncos agree to terms with DL Christian Covington". DenverBroncos.com. Archived from the original on August 8, 2020. Retrieved August 31, 2020.
  14. ^ Alper, Josh (September 4, 2020). "Broncos trade Christian Covington to Bengals for Austin Calitro". Pro Football Talk. NBC Sports. Retrieved September 19, 2020.
  15. ^ "Los Angeles Chargers Agree to Terms with Christian Covington". Chargers.com. May 10, 2021. Retrieved May 11, 2021.
  16. ^ "2021 NFL Transactions: Signings – May". NFL.com. Retrieved May 11, 2021.
  17. ^ "Los Angeles Chargers Agree to Terms with Christian Covington". Chargers.com. March 17, 2022.
  18. ^ "Los Angeles Chargers Reduce Roster to 53 Players". Chargers.com. August 30, 2022.
  19. ^ "Los Angeles Chargers Sign 14 Players to Practice Squad". Chargers.com. August 31, 2022. Archived from the original on September 1, 2022. Retrieved September 1, 2022.
  20. ^ "Los Angeles Chargers Sign Christian Covington to Active Roster". Chargers.com. September 12, 2022. Archived from the original on September 12, 2022. Retrieved September 15, 2022.
  21. ^ "Los Angeles Chargers Sign Tyeler Davison; Place Christian Covington and Otito Ogbonnia on Injured Reserve". Chargers.com. November 16, 2022.
  22. ^ "Detroit Lions sign free agent DL Christian Covington". SBNation.com. May 10, 2023.
  23. ^ Bouda, Nate (August 26, 2023). "Lions Release DL Christian Covington". NFLTradeRumors.co. Retrieved August 26, 2023.
  24. ^ "Los Angeles Chargers Sign 12 Players to Practice Squad". Chargers.com. August 30, 2023.
  25. ^ "Los Angeles Chargers Sign 11 Players to Contracts". Chargers.com. January 11, 2024.
  26. ^ "Covington comes home | Lions land veteran defensive lineman". May 1, 2024.
  27. ^ Corey Roepken (December 11, 2012). "Rice's Covington sets out to excel apart from famous father". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved September 19, 2020.
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