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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. Rush Efficiency is his calling card, grading in the 100th 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

2001 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
97.9

99th percentile among RBs

16 games · 89 touches

Volume×0.1+0.04
Receiving×0.14+1.47
Total EPA×0.24+1.91
Conversion×0.1+2.17
Ball security×0.06+1.17
Yards/carry×0.12+2.51
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+2.91

2001 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).

Size42▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency100▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry97▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion97▶

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

Receiving

Receiving94▶

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

Impact

Ball Security93▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume70▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency99▶

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)

2001 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
Home8
72
9/g
0
22
2.8/g
151
19/g
1
Away8
212
27/g
2
23
2.9/g
241
30/g
1
In division8
167
21/g
1
21
2.6/g
151
19/g
1
Out of division8
117
15/g
1
24
3.0/g
241
30/g
1
In wins7
169
24/g
1
19
2.7/g
153
22/g
1
In losses9
115
13/g
1
26
2.9/g
239
27/g
1
On grass5
167
33/g
1
18
3.6/g
178
36/g
1
On turf11
117
11/g
1
27
2.5/g
214
19/g
1
Indoors11
117
11/g
1
27
2.5/g
214
19/g
1
Outdoors5
167
33/g
1
18
3.6/g
178
36/g
1

2001 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1SF2 rec, 20 yds, 0 TD54
Week 2CAR1 rec, 9 yds, 0 TD50.3
Week 3ARI16 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 19 yds, 0 TD65.1
Week 4CHI4 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 24 yds, 0 TD56.8
Week 5SF16 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 15 yds, 1 TD61.3
Week 6NO28 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, -3 yds, 0 TD59.3
Week 8NE2 rec, 15 yds, 0 TD51.6
Week 9DAL4 rush yds, 0 TD40.5
Week 10GB40 rush yds, 0 TD · 5 rec, 62 yds, 1 TD99
Week 11CAR78 rush yds, 1 TD · 5 rec, 44 yds, 0 TD99
Week 12LAR5 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 16 yds, 0 TD43.9
Week 13NO40 rush yds, 0 TD · 5 rec, 50 yds, 0 TD75.8
Week 14IND17 rush yds, 1 TD · 4 rec, 66 yds, 0 TD73.8
Week 15BUF3 rush yds, 0 TD · 5 rec, 22 yds, 0 TD53.8
Week 16MIA33 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 33 yds, 0 TD28.5
Week 17LAR—44

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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