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Coroner finds UNLV football player died from heart disease and irregular heartbeat

Ben Christman, a 21-year-old UNLV senior offensive lineman, was found dead in his off-campus apartment in Las Vegas on February 11, 2025.
Christman’s death, which occurred following reports of chest discomfort the previous day, was ruled natural by the Clark County Coroner’s Office and attributed to cardiomyopathy and cardiac arrhythmia.
Christman started his collegiate football journey at Ohio State before transferring to Kentucky, where he contributed primarily on special teams across 12 games over two seasons, and later moved to UNLV in December 2024 to gear up for the 2025 season.
UNLV head coach Dan Mullen expressed deep sorrow over Ben’s passing, emphasizing that since Ben joined the team a month ago, he quickly gained respect and positively impacted the program.
Christman's death highlights risks of undetected heart conditions in athletes and has led to mourning within the football community and prayers for his family.

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College football offensive lineman Ben Christman died of irregular heartbeat, coroner says

UNLV offensive lineman Ben Christman died in February due to an irregular heartbeat, the Clark County Coroner's Office announced.

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