'We are heartbroken by the sudden passing of Ben Christman, a new member of our football program and UNLV community,' Rebels; athletic director Erick Harper said via news release.
UNLV offensive lineman Ben Christman died on Tuesday at age 21 in his Las Vegas apartment, the school announced on Wednesday without a confirmed cause of death.
The 6-foot-6, 325-pound Christman was entering his final season of college eligibility by playing under new Rebels head coach Dan Mullen.
Christman was entering his final college season playing under new Rebels coach Dan Mullen.
"I was incredibly saddened to learn of the untimely passing of Ben Christman,' UNLV President Keith E. Whitfield said via statement.
