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Ben Christman, a UNLV offensive lineman who spent two seasons at Ohio State, has died. He was 21.
The Clark County coroner’s office confirmed Christman died Tuesday. No cause of death was given.
Ohio State Buckeyes offensive lineman Ben Christman (71) runs beside Ryan Smith (60) during football training camp at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center in Columbus on Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2021.
UNLV announced Christman had been found dead at his off-campus apartment Tuesday morning.
In a statement released by the school, UNLV coach Dan Mullen said, “Our team’s heart is broken to hear of Ben’s passing. Since the day Ben set foot on our campus a month ago, he made the Rebels a better program.”
Ohio State coach Ryan Day told The Dispatch he was in “complete shock” following the news.
“I’m just crushed for his family,” Day added. “I know the guys who came in with him are crushed as well. He was a very good football player, but a better person. To see us lose such a good young man like that, it’s heartbreaking. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and his close friends. I can’t imagine.”
The members of the Ohio State football program are saddened to learn of the passing of Ben Christman, a member of our team in 2021 and 2022. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and those who knew Ben well ❤️ https://t.co/FDAgnKSZX7
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) February 12, 2025
After participating in spring practice with the Buckeyes in 2023, Christman transferred to Kentucky and left for UNLV earlier this winter for his remaining collegiate eligibility.
Christman was the top-ranked offensive lineman in Ohio when he signed with the Buckeyes as part of their 2021 recruiting class.
He did not appear in a game while he redshirted as a freshman at Ohio State in 2021. In a rout of Indiana in the following year, he rotated at…
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Author : The Columbus Dispatch
Publish date : 2025-02-12 17:40:00
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