Drafted 256th overall in the 7th round of the 2015 draft, Gerald Christian arrived from Louisville; Florida. He last played in 2016 with BUF, a career spanning 2 NFL seasons.
Size
6'3", 250#
College
Louisville; Florida
Draft
Rd 7, 256th overall (2015)
Seasons
2015–2016
2016 ScoutIndex Rating · TE
Methodology50th percentile among TEs · limited sample
1 games · 2 targets
2016 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup averages
Athleticism
Speed9▶
Percentile of 40-yard dash time among TEs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.
Burstno data▶
Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine TEs.
Agility0▶
Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine TEs (faster = higher).
Size18▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the TE cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Receiving
Hands34▶
Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.
Deep Threat69▶
Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.
YAC Ability78▶
Yards after catch ÷ reception.
Role
Target Share54▶
Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.
Air-Yards Share58▶
Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.
Impact
Efficiency60▶
Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.
Volume15▶
Total targets this season.
Career (regular season)
| Season | Tm | SI | G | Pass yds | Pass TD | Rush yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | BUF | 46.8 | 1 | 1 | 14 |
Career profile
Across 1 NFL season on file, Gerald Christian has played in 1 regular-season game, all with BUF.
As a receiver he has caught 1 pass for 14 yards and 0 touchdowns.
Career highs (regular season)
- Most receiving yards in a game14 on 1 catches vs LV, 2016 Week 13
2016 splits
regular season2016 game log
| Wk | Opp | Line | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 13 | LV | 1 rec, 14 yds, 0 TD | 49.4 |
Gerald Christian — common questions
- What position does Gerald Christian play?
- Gerald Christian is listed as a TE.
- Which teams has Gerald Christian played for?
- In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Gerald Christian has played for BUF (2016).
- Where did Gerald Christian go to college?
- Gerald Christian played college football at Louisville; Florida.
- When was Gerald Christian drafted?
- Gerald Christian was selected in round 7, 256th overall, of the 2015 NFL Draft.
- How many touchdowns has Gerald Christian scored?
- Gerald Christian has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
- What is Gerald Christian's ScoutIndex Rating?
- Gerald Christian rated 46.8 for 2016, the 50th percentile among TEs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.
Related players
Top teammates, last season on file
- Tyrod TaylorQB · 2016
- LeSean McCoyRB · 2016
- Mike GillisleeRB · 2016
- Robert WoodsWR · 2016
- Charles ClayTE · 2016
- Marquise GoodwinWR · 2016
- Sammy WatkinsWR · 2016
- Justin HunterWR · 2016
Drafted in round 7, 2015
- Anthony MorrisG · pick 218
- Hayes PullardLB · pick 219
- Neal SterlingTE · pick 220
- Andre DeboseWR · pick 221
- Austin ReiterC · pick 222
- Deon SimonDT · pick 223
- Bryce HagerOLB · pick 224
- Jake RodgersOT · pick 225
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