Gerad Christian-Lichtenhan

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Gerad Christian-Lichtenhan
Baltimore Ravens
Position: Tackle
Personal information
Born: (2001-12-03) December 3, 2001 (age 23)
Fremont, California, U.S.
Height:6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
Weight:315 lb (143 kg)
Career information
High school: Davis Senior (Davis, California)
College: Colorado (2020–2023)
Oregon State (2024)
NFL draft: 2025: undrafted
Career history
Roster status:Practice squad
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Gerad Christian-Lichtenhan (born December 3, 2001) is an American professional football offensive tackle for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Colorado Buffaloes and Oregon State Beavers.

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Early life and high school

Christian-Lichtenhan attended Davis Senior High School in Davis, California. He was rated as a three-star recruit in the class of 2020 and committed to play college football for the Colorado Buffaloes. [1]

College career

Colorado

After redshirting the 2020 season, Christian-Lichtenhan appeared in all 12 games for the Buffaloes in 2021, mostly on special teams duty. [2] He appeared in nine games in 2022, making eight starts. [3] During the 2023 season, Christian-Lichtenhan appeared in all 12 games, starting 11 games for the Buffaloes, earning Pac-12 Conference Offensive Lineman of the Week honors during a week 2 matchup versus Nebraska. [4] After the 2023 season, he entered his name into the NCAA transfer portal. [2]

Oregon State

Christian-Lichtenhan transferred to play for Oregon State. [5] He started all 12 games in his first season with the Beavers in 2024, [6] and was named the Pac-12 Offensive Lineman of the Year. [7] After the season, Christian-Lichtenhan accepted an invite to play in the 2025 East–West Shrine Bowl, with his teammate Joshua Gray. [8]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 8+14 in
(2.04 m)
315 lb
(143 kg)
35+14 in
(0.90 m)
10 in
(0.25 m)
5.37 s1.85 s3.13 s5.08 s7.87 s28.0 in
(0.71 m)
9 ft 1 in
(2.77 m)
19 reps
All values from Pro Day [9]

Christian-Lichtenhan signed with the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent on May 4, 2025. [10]

References

  1. Howell, Brian (June 19, 2019). "CU Buffs add OL Gerad Lichtenhan, DL Justin Jackson to 2020 recruiting class". The Denver Post. Retrieved December 17, 2024.
  2. 1 2 Howell, Brian (December 1, 2023). "Football: CU Buffs left tackle Gerad Christian-Lichtenhan to transfer". Boulder Daily Camera. Retrieved December 17, 2024.
  3. VanHaaren, Tom. "Colorado's Gerad Christian-Lichtenhan hits transfer portal". ESPN. Retrieved December 17, 2024.
  4. Streeter, Isaac. "Meet Oregon State football's 'Tank' in offensive lineman Gerad Christian-Lichtenhan". Portland Tribune. Archived from the original on December 19, 2024. Retrieved December 17, 2024.
  5. Daschel, Nick. "Oregon State snags third Colorado transfer as offensive lineman Gerad Christian-Lichtenhan commits". OregonLive.com. Retrieved December 17, 2024.
  6. Streeter, Isaac. "Oregon State's Christian-Lichtenhan recognized by Pac-12 in abbreviated awards". Portland Tribune. Archived from the original on December 11, 2024. Retrieved December 17, 2024.
  7. Londergan, Joe. "Gerad Christian-Lichtenhan Named Oregon State Football's Only Pac-12 Top Performer". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved December 17, 2024.
  8. Daschel, Nick. "Oregon State senior duo accept invitation to play in East-West Shrine Game". OregonLive.com. Retrieved December 17, 2024.
  9. "Gerad Christian-Lichtenhan College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved April 1, 2025.
  10. Mink, Ryan (May 4, 2025). "Ravens Sign 17 Undrafted Rookie Free Agents". BaltimoreRavens.com.