Herb Christopher (American football)

Christopher was born on April 7, 1954, in Thomasville, Georgia.^[1] He did not receive any scholarships to play college football, instead walking on at Morris Brown College two years after finishing high school.^[2]

After going unselected in the 1978 NFL draft, Christopher was signed by the Denver Broncos as an undrafted free agent.^[2][3] However, he did not make the final roster, as he was cut in August.^[4] Christopher signed with the Kansas City Chiefs in 1979, but was again released before the start of the season.^[2] However, he re-signed with the team that October following a knee injury to starting strong safety Jerry Reese.^[2][5] Christopher earned the starting strong safety spot after three games.^[2] He played in nine games as a rookie and recorded two interceptions.^[6] Christopher started all 16 games in 1980, recording 78 tackles and two interceptions.^[7] He was moved out of the starting lineup in favor of Lloyd Burruss during the 1981 season.^[8] Christopher was released in August 1983.^[8]