Christian Kuntz Class: Junior Hometown: Camp Hill, Pa. High School: Trinity Height / Weight: 6-4 / 214 Position: WR Experience: SO H.S. Coach: Jeff Boger

Christian Kuntz is looking to shake the injury bug that has significantly slowed his progress and opportunities to be a contributor. During his first two years, the skilled receiver suffered injuries to his knee and collarbone, but his confidence and determination remain unbroken. Possessing excellent size and an unshakeable demeanor, the former Trinity HS standout will enter preseason practice looking to work his way into the wideout rotation. He suffered a knee injury in preseason camp last year that delayed his Nittany Lion debut until the victory over Michigan. But, in practice leading up to the Lions' battle with Ohio State, he suffered a broken collarbone, which ended his year. With those issues in the past, the hard-working player with a great attitude is ready to emerge as a consistent contributor in 2011. Kuntz owned a 3.07 cumulative grade-point average following the spring semester and is a potential Academic All-Big Ten candidate. He is among 21 returning Nittany Lions from Central Pennsylvania.

2010 Sophomore Season
Kuntz's first season on the field was greatly impacted by two injuries. He suffered a preseason knee injury that knocked him out of the initial five games of the campaign. After rehabilitating the injury and returning to form in practice, Kuntz saw action in the win over Michigan. But, in practice prior to the Ohio State game, he suffered a broken collarbone that ended his season.

2009 Freshman Season
Redshirt season.

High School
Kuntz had a standout career at Trinity HS. A three-year starter and letterman for Coach Jeff Boger, Kuntz rushed for 600 yards and eight touchdowns his senior season. He also tallied 130 receiving yards on five receptions and scored two touchdowns. Kuntz also grabbed six interceptions and was named all-state, Platinum 33 and All-Mid-Penn Conference. A team captain, he competed on the West squad in the East-West All-Star game. A basketball and track standout as well, Kuntz was a member of the district championship team and earned Big 15 honorable-mention for his prowess on the hardwood. He was named track athlete-of-the-year and won state gold medals in the 110 and 300-meter hurdles.

Personal
Full name is Christian Michael Kuntz. He is the son of Francis and Kathleen Kuntz. He has three brothers, Fran, Brandon and Zack, and a sister, Anna. His father played college football. In his spare time, Kuntz enjoys spending time with friends and family. He is a marketing major in the Smeal College of Business and owned a 3.07 grade-point average after the spring semester. Born September 15, 1990 in Harrisburg, Pa.