Christine Michael played college football for the Texas A&M University Aggies from 2009 to 2012. He was the Offensive Freshman of the Year in the Big 12 Conference in 2009 after rushing for 844 yards on 166 carries that season. In 2010, Christine Michael had season ending surgery for a cracked tibia, but still managed to rack up 631 yards and four touchdowns. Christine Michael was selected with the 62nd overall pick in the second round of the 2013 NFL Draft by the Seattle Seahawks. During his rookie season with the Seahawks, Christine Michael rushed for 79 yards with an average of 4.4 yards per carry and no touchdowns.