Chris Lindstrom
A powerhouse guard whose explosive athleticism and technical mastery have made him the cornerstone of the Falcons' offensive line.
Born 1997 (age 29)·American football player·Birthday: February 28·Generation Z
Biography
Chris Lindstrom doesn't seek the spotlight, but his impact on every Atlanta Falcons snap is impossible to ignore. The son of a former NFL player, he brought a refined, tenacious style to Boston College, where he started for four years and honed the skills that made him a first-round pick. In the NFL, Lindstrom has blossomed into one of the league's premier interior linemen. His game is built on a rare combination of raw power, startling agility, and flawless hand technique, allowing him to dominate in both the run game and in pass protection. He plays with a controlled fury, often driving defenders yards off the ball. Lindstrom's consistency and leadership have provided stability for Atlanta's offense, earning him recognition as the standard for guard play in his era.
Generation Z
1997–2012
Born into smartphones, social media, and school shootings. The most diverse generation in history. Pragmatic about money, fluid about identity, anxious about the climate. They do not remember a world before the internet.
Chris was born in 1997, placing them squarely in the Generation Z. The events that shaped this generation — social media, climate anxiety, and a pandemic — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Chris Was Born
The biggest hits of 1997
#1 Movie
Titanic
Best Picture
Titanic
#1 TV Show
ER
Chris's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1997Born
Princess Diana dies in Paris car crash; Harry Potter published
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $104,100Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Candle in the Wind 1997" — Elton JohnBest Picture: Titanic
2002Started school
Euro currency enters circulation
Gas: $1.36/galHome: $137,800Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"How You Remind Me" — NickelbackBest Picture: Chicago
2010Became a teenager
Deepwater Horizon oil spill; iPad launched
Gas: $2.79/galHome: $147,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Tik Tok" — KeshaBest Picture: The King's Speech
2013Could drive
Edward Snowden reveals NSA surveillance programs
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $152,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Thrift Shop" — Macklemore & Ryan LewisBest Picture: 12 Years a Slave
2015Could vote
Paris climate agreement; same-sex marriage legalized in the US
Gas: $2.43/galHome: $171,900Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Uptown Funk" — Mark Ronson ft. Bruno MarsBest Picture: Spotlight
2018Turned 21
Royal wedding of Harry and Meghan; Parkland shooting
Gas: $2.72/galHome: $211,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"God's Plan" — DrakeBest Picture: Green Book
2026Age 29 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Earned First-Team All-Pro honors in 2022, recognizing him as the top guard in the NFL that season.
- Received a record-breaking contract extension for a guard at the time, a five-year, $105 million deal with the Falcons in 2023.
- Started every game of his college career at Boston College, a testament to his durability and performance.
- Has been selected to multiple Pro Bowls, cementing his status among the league's elite offensive linemen.
Did You Know?
His father, Chris Lindstrom Sr., played defensive line in the NFL for the Buffalo Bills and San Francisco 49ers.
He was a state champion wrestler in high school in Massachusetts, which contributes to his leverage and hand-fighting skills.
He and his brother, Alec Lindstrom, were teammates on the offensive line at Boston College.
He majored in communications while at Boston College.
“My job is to move the man in front of me, no matter what it takes.”
