Former UNLV Player Ben Christman Dies at 21

Ben Christman, a former Ohio State offensive lineman and recent UNLV football player, passed away in his sleep from natural causes on February 11, 2025, just before his 22nd birthday. Christman was a highly regarded recruit out of Revere High School and played for Ohio State before transferring to the University of Kentucky and then to UNLV. His passing has been met with tributes from coaches and teammates, highlighting his impact as a player and a person. UNLV head coach Dan Mullen noted Christman's immediate positive influence on the team, while Kentucky's offensive line coach Eric Wolford remembered him as a selfless teammate. Christman's family has set up a memorial scholarship fund in his honor. No foul play is suspected in his death, and he is remembered fondly by those who knew him.