Christian Benford was drafted No. 185 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 2022 NFL Draft out of Villanova. 53 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 19 career approximate value
2022 NFL Draft · Rd 6, Pick 6 · #185 overall
Christian Benford Villanova Draft
Christian Benford was drafted No. 185 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 2022 NFL Draft out of Villanova. 53 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 19 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #185
- Round
- 6
- Draft class
- 2022
- NFL games
- 53
- Years as starter
- 3
- Career AV
- 194th at Villanova
The pick
How Christian Benford came off the board in 2022.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
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Villanova
CAA at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'1" · 208 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 220 prospect51.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
53 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 19 career approximate value
- Games played
- 53
- Seasons as a starter
- 3
- Career approximate value
- 194th among Villanova picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 19100% of career value
- Final season
- 20253 years after the draft
Around pick 185
Who came off the board on either side of Christian Benford.
South Carolina
Illinois College
San Diego State
Fordham
Other DB picks from Villanova
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Christian Benford in the 2022 NFL Draft
Christian Benford is a Defensive back out of Villanova selected No. 185 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 2022 NFL Draft. 53 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 19 career approximate value Villanova has produced 8 NFL draft picks since 1981.
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 Christian Benford drafted?
Christian Benford was selected No. 185 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 2022 NFL Draft (Rd 6, Pick 6). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2022/christian-benford.
What college did Christian Benford play for?
Christian Benford played college football at Villanova in the CAA. See every Villanova draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/villanova-wildcats.
How did Christian Benford's NFL career turn out?
53 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 19 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2022/christian-benford.