Overview

• The Clark County Office of the Coroner officially identified cardiac arrhythmia and cardiomyopathy as the causes of Ben Christman’s death.
• Christman, a senior offensive lineman at UNLV, was found deceased in his off-campus apartment on February 11, 2025.
• He had reported chest pains during practice on February 10, but an EKG conducted at UNLV facilities appeared normal according to a cardiologist’s review.
• No weapons, narcotics, medications, or suspicious items were found at the scene, and his room was described as well-kept.
• Christman, a highly ranked 2021 recruit, played for Ohio State and Kentucky before transferring to UNLV in December 2024.