Cincinnati defensive back Christian Harrison plans to enter the NCAA transfer portal after helping the Bearcats to a 7-5 finish in the 2025 season, per Hayes Fawcett.
The redshirt junior recorded 66 total tackles, seven pass breakups, and one interception in 2025.
Before transferring to Cincinnati, Harrison spent three seasons at Tennessee, where he appeared in 24 games. He originally committed to the Volunteers as a three-star prospect out of high school.
Harrison is the son of NFL Hall of Famer Rodney Harrison, a two-time Super Bowl champion who played 15 seasons with the San Diego Chargers and New England Patriots.
Cincinnati’s defense finished the regular season ranked ninth in the Big 12 Conference, holding opponents to 24.8 points per game.
Cincinnati stumbled down the stretch in 2025, dropping its final four games after a 7–1 start that saw the Bearcats ranked in the AP Top 25.
In Scott Satterfield’s fourth season at the helm, the Bearcats secured their second bowl appearance under his leadership.
While the team showed flashes of promise early in the year, consistency was a glaring issue down the stretch. Now, with key departures looming, Cincinnati faces a pivotal offseason heading into its fourth year in the Big 12.
