Christiansen was a 20th round pick of the New York Giants of the NFL in 1953. He joined the BC Lions in 1954, and with 41 catches was second in the West in pass receiving behind Bud Grant of Winnipeg.
| Team | Year | GP | Rec | Yds | Avg | Long | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BC | 1954 | 41 | 545 | 13.3 | 45 | 0 |
| Year | Team | KOR | Yds | Avg | TD | Long |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | BC | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 0 | 11 |
