Chris Lindstrom

American football offensive lineman

Chris Lindstrom - American football offensive lineman
Born

February 28th, 1997
28 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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An American football offensive lineman, this individual played college football at Boston College. In 2019, this player was selected in the first round of the NFL Draft by the Atlanta Falcons. Having established a reputation for strong blocking skills, contributions to both the run game and pass protection were significant, aiding his team's offensive line performance during multiple seasons in the NFL.

Drafted 14th overall by the Atlanta Falcons in 2019

Played collegiate football at Boston College

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