Bob Christian was drafted No. 310 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 1991 NFL Draft out of Northwestern. 135 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 22 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #310
- Round
- 12
- Draft class
- 1991
- NFL games
- 135
- Years as starter
- 6
- Career AV
- 2213th at Northwestern
The pick
How Bob Christian came off the board in 1991.
- Position
- Running back RB
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
135 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 22 career approximate value
- Games played
- 135
- Seasons as a starter
- 6
- Career approximate value
- 2213th among Northwestern picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1882% of career value
- Final season
- 200211 years after the draft
Around pick 310
Who came off the board on either side of Bob Christian.
NC State
UC Davis
Washington
Indiana
Other RB picks from Northwestern
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Bob Christian in the 1991 NFL Draft
Bob Christian is a Running back out of Northwestern selected No. 310 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 1991 NFL Draft. 135 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 22 career approximate value Northwestern has produced 63 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 Bob Christian drafted?
Bob Christian was selected No. 310 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 1991 NFL Draft (Rd 12). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1991/bob-christian.
What college did Bob Christian play for?
Bob Christian played college football at Northwestern in the Big Ten. See every Northwestern draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/northwestern-wildcats.
How did Bob Christian's NFL career turn out?
135 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 22 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1991/bob-christian.