BREAKING: College Football Star Player Tragically Found Dead In An Apartment
UNLV Rebels offensive lineman Ben Christman has shockingly passed away at the age of 21.
The senior player, who transferred from Kentucky after last season, was found dead in an off-campus apartment on Tuesday.
According to the Associated Press, the university divulged news of the player’s passing but could not reveal a cause of death as they remain unaware of what caused Christman to lose his life. The school is waiting on the findings of the Clark County Coroner’s Office.
They also revealed that the player’s family and the team had been informed and that counseling would be offered.
UNLV has since put out a statement in which they praise Ben Christman’s leadership, noting he made the program better from the day he joined.
“Our team’s heart is broken to hear of Ben’s passing,” head coach Dan Mullen said in a statement. “Since the day Ben set foot on our campus a month ago, he made the Rebels a better program. Ben was an easy choice for our leadership committee as he had earned the immediate respect, admiration and friendship of all his teammates. Our prayers go out to his family and all who knew him. Ben made the world a better place and he will be missed.”
Ben Christman Played For Two Programs Before Transfering To UNLV
Ben Christman started his career with the Ohio State Buckeyes in 2021, joining as a highly-ranked prospect. He redshirted his first term and played one game in 2022 before transferring to Kentucky.
Christman missed out on the entire 2023 season due to a knee injury but played in all 12 games for the Wildcats last season.
“There is little that can be said to lessen the pain of suddenly losing a member of our university family at such a young age, and my heart breaks for all who knew and loved him,” UNLV President Keith Whitfield said.
TPS extends condolences to Ben’s family, friends, and loved ones.
Our hearts go out to them in this difficult time.
