The Clark County coroner’s office confirmed Christman died Tuesday. No cause of death was given.

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.”

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 right guard.