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Bob Christian

FB

Bob Christian came into the league as a 12th-round selection (310th overall) in 1991, drafted out of Northwestern. His most recent season came in 2002 with ATL, capping a 11-season NFL career. Conversion is his calling card, grading in the 99th percentile among his peers. Across 4 NFL seasons, he has totaled 142 catches for 1,235 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Size

5'11", 232#

College

Northwestern

Draft

Rd 12, 310th overall (1991)

Seasons

1992–2002

1999 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
82.6

97th percentile among RBs

16 games · 78 touches

Volume×0.1-0.05
Receiving×0.14+0.51
Total EPA×0.24+1.07
Conversion×0.1+2.92
Ball security×0.06-0.54
Yards/carry×0.12+0.69
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+2.98

1999 attribute card

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AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speedno data▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among RBs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burstno data▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.

Agilityno data▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine RBs (faster = higher).

Size45▶

Height/weight z-score vs. the RB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).

Rushing

Rush Efficiency98▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry86▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion99▶

(Rushing first downs + ½ rushing TD) ÷ carry.

Receiving

Receiving90▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target, plus a reception-volume bonus — the same formula behind the Rating's receiving component.

Impact

Ball Security22▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume66▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency95▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2002ATL48.715119313174
2001ATL97.9162842453922
2000ATL45.1161944315
1999ATL82.6161745403542

Career profile

Bob Christian has appeared in 63 regular-season games across 4 NFL seasons on file, all with ATL.

He has rushed for 596 yards and 10 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 142 passes for 1,235 yards and 4 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2001 with ATL: 392 yards and 2 touchdowns in 16 games.

Career highs (regular season)

1999 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
Home8
120
15/g
4
17
2.1/g
179
22/g
1
Away8
54
7/g
1
23
2.9/g
175
22/g
1
In division8
70
9/g
2
16
2.0/g
141
18/g
2
Out of division8
104
13/g
3
24
3.0/g
213
27/g
0
In wins5
107
21/g
4
8
1.6/g
97
19/g
0
In losses11
67
6/g
1
32
2.9/g
257
23/g
2
On grass4
50
13/g
0
12
3.0/g
113
28/g
1
On turf12
124
10/g
5
28
2.3/g
241
20/g
1
Indoors10
124
12/g
5
23
2.3/g
220
22/g
1
Outdoors6
50
8/g
0
17
2.8/g
134
22/g
1

1999 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1MIN1 rush yds, 1 TD · 1 rec, 14 yds, 0 TD59.8
Week 2DAL1 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD55.3
Week 3LAR3 rush yds, 0 TD · 5 rec, 37 yds, 0 TD42.1
Week 4BAL5 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 33 yds, 0 TD38.4
Week 5NO1 rush yds, 1 TD · 1 rec, 4 yds, 0 TD58.4
Week 6LAR-2 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 31 yds, 1 TD45
Week 7PIT4 rec, 13 yds, 0 TD42.5
Week 8CAR3 rec, 40 yds, 0 TD48.9
Week 9JAX10 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD42.3
Week 11TB14 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 36 yds, 0 TD68.2
Week 12CAR11 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 19 yds, 1 TD66.7
Week 13NO44 rush yds, 1 TD72.3
Week 14SF5 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 3 yds, 0 TD42.9
Week 15TEN20 rush yds, 0 TD · 6 rec, 55 yds, 0 TD61.5
Week 16ARI54 rush yds, 2 TD · 3 rec, 46 yds, 0 TD90.2
Week 17SF8 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD39.9

Bob Christian — common questions

What position does Bob Christian play?
Bob Christian is listed as an FB.
Which teams has Bob Christian played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Bob Christian has played for ATL (1999–2002).
Where did Bob Christian go to college?
Bob Christian played college football at Northwestern.
When was Bob Christian drafted?
Bob Christian was selected in round 12, 310th overall, of the 1991 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Bob Christian scored?
Bob Christian has 14 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (10 rushing, 4 receiving).
What is Bob Christian's ScoutIndex Rating?
Bob Christian rated 48.7 for 2002, the 40th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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Drafted in round 12, 1991

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