Former UNLV Football Player Ben Christman’s Cause of Death revealed
Just last week, former Ohio State and Kentucky offensive lineman Ben Christman was found dead.
The casue of death was revealed in his obituary, written on Hummel Funeral Homes’ website. It stated Christman died in his sleep from natural causes. The 21-year-old from Akron died on Feb. 11, one day before his 22nd birthday, in Nevada at an off-campus residence near the University of Nevada Las Vegas.
Christman transferred to play at UNLV after being part of Kentucky’s football team for two seasons. He originally committed to play for the Buckeyes in 2021 but transferred to Kentucky in 2023. He played 12 games with the Wildcats in 2024 before moving to UNLV.
Christman’s death is a tragic reminder for the UNLV football team, as he was the second player to die in two years; former player Ryan Keeler passed away in February 2023 due to heart issues.
The memorial services will be held in Akron, Ohio on Friday at the St. Sebastian Catholic Church.
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