SUNY Maritime

At Maritime:
2013: Junior Season – Chris was elected Team Captain and was voted to the Football Leadership Council by his teammates. Chris had another successful season as part of the defense. He was selected to the All-ECFC First Team Defense. Appearing in 10 games, Chris recorded 29 tackles, 2 interceptions and 2 fumble recoveries.

2012: Sophomore Season – Chris started all 9 games at cornerback and also contributed on special teams and earned All–ECFC second team defensive back and honorable mention return specialist. Chris led all defensive backs and was 5^th on the defense in tackles with 36 total. He also led the defense with 3 interceptions and added 3 tackles for loss and 8 pass break–ups. Chris also returned 8 punts for 35 yards and 10 kick–offs for 186 yards on the season. He was named WARFACE game captain against Mount Ida, Defensive Player of the Week against Castleton and Mount Ida and Special Teams Player of the Week against William Patterson.

2011: Chris played in 4 games registering 10 tackles, 1 pass breakup and recovering one fumble before his season was cut short by injury. He was awarded a Medical Redshirt by the NCAA for the 2011 season.

2010: Freshman Season – Chris played in 9 games as a cornerback and Special Teams performer, missing 2 games due to injury. On defense, he registered 10 tackles and forced a fumble in the game against Castleton. He returned 4 kick offs for 82 yards with his longest going for 44 yards against Gallaudet. He also returned 5 punts for 48 yards with his longest return for 23 yards against Mass Maritime.

Academics: Chris is majoring in International Transportation and Trade. Chris spent the 2013 summer on internship with Ports of America in Los Angeles, CA.

Prior to Maritime:
Chris played for Coach Rich Conklin at Nanuet High School where he received All–County honors in 2009 during their NY State Finals season. He also received baseball All–County and track All–League. Chris was on the wrestling team as well.

Personal:
His parents are Denise and Lou Klass.