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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. Ball Security is his calling card, grading in the 88th 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

2000 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
45.1

33th percentile among RBs

16 games · 53 touches

Volume×0.1-0.27
Receiving×0.14+0.24
Total EPA×0.24-0.29
Conversion×0.1-0.45
Ball security×0.06+0.92
Yards/carry×0.12-0.44
Rush EPA/carry×0.24-0.48

2000 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
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).

Size43▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency25▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry31▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion27▶

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

Receiving

Receiving69▶

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

Impact

Ball Security88▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume63▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency40▶

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)

2000 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home8
23
2.9/g
180
23/g
0
Away8
21
2.6/g
135
17/g
0
In division8
21
2.6/g
159
20/g
0
Out of division8
23
2.9/g
156
20/g
0
In wins4
12
3.0/g
80
20/g
0
In losses12
32
2.7/g
235
20/g
0
On grass4
13
3.3/g
78
20/g
0
On turf12
31
2.6/g
237
20/g
0
Indoors11
28
2.5/g
217
20/g
0
Outdoors5
16
3.2/g
98
20/g
0

2000 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1SF5 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 12 yds, 0 TD43.1
Week 2DEN3 rec, 16 yds, 0 TD42.3
Week 3CAR7 rush yds, 0 TD · 6 rec, 26 yds, 0 TD41.3
Week 4LAR4 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 20 yds, 0 TD47.7
Week 5PHI3 rec, 20 yds, 0 TD52.2
Week 6NYG5 rec, 42 yds, 0 TD49.4
Week 7LAR3 rec, 29 yds, 0 TD50.7
Week 8NO3 rec, 24 yds, 0 TD50.2
Week 9CAR2 rec, 21 yds, 0 TD52.8
Week 10TB4 rec, 24 yds, 0 TD51.3
Week 11DET—39.1
Week 12SF2 rec, 19 yds, 0 TD47.4
Week 13LV2 rec, 17 yds, 0 TD47.2
Week 14SEA3 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 16 yds, 0 TD48.3
Week 16NO2 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD50.3
Week 17KC3 rec, 21 yds, 0 TD46.8

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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