Jeff Christensen was drafted No. 137 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1983 NFL Draft out of Eastern Illinois. 4 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #137
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 1983
- NFL games
- 4
- Career AV
- 25th at Eastern Illinois
The pick
How Jeff Christensen came off the board in 1983.
- Position
- Quarterback QB
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
4 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value
- Games played
- 4
- Career approximate value
- 25th among Eastern Illinois picks
- Final season
- 19874 years after the draft
Around pick 137
Who came off the board on either side of Jeff Christensen.
Clemson
Nebraska-Omaha
UCLA
Ohio State
Other QB picks from Eastern Illinois
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Jeff Christensen in the 1983 NFL Draft
Jeff Christensen is a Quarterback out of Eastern Illinois selected No. 137 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1983 NFL Draft. 4 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value Eastern Illinois has produced 10 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Jeff Christensen drafted?
Jeff Christensen was selected No. 137 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1983 NFL Draft (Rd 5). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/jeff-christensen.
What college did Jeff Christensen play for?
Jeff Christensen played college football at Eastern Illinois in the OVC-Big South. See every Eastern Illinois draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/eastern-illinois-panthers.
How did Jeff Christensen's NFL career turn out?
4 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/jeff-christensen.