Quick Facts
Biography
Christian Zendejas (born 1999) is an American football kicker who currently plays college football for Arizona State.
Early years
Zendejas attended Perry High School, in Gilbert, AZ, a Phoenix suburb. As a senior, he made 10-of-11 field goals with a long of 47 yards and 67-of-70 extra points. He received 6A first-team All-Region and first-team All-Premier Region honors.
College career
Zendejas walked-on at Arizona State University. He was redshirted in 2017. As a freshman in 2018, he was one of the backups behind sophomore Brandon Ruiz.
As a sophomore in 2019, he became the team's starter at kicker, after Ruiz injured his knee. He began the season by making 8-for-8 in field goal attempts and was rewarded with a football scholarship after the third game against Michigan State University.
Personal life
His father Luis Zendejas played kicker for ASU and, later, in the NFL. His uncles Joaquin and Max were also kickers in the NFL.