After receiving all-state honors at Granite High School in baseball, football, and basketball, Christensen played fullback at the University of Utah. "Crashing Chris" was the university's first three-time All-American.
Christensen was a highly accomplished athlete who received all-state honors in multiple sports at Granite High School. He continued his success by playing fullback for the University of Utah, earning the nickname "Crashing Chris" and becoming the university's first three-time All-American.