Gerad Christian-Lichtenhan

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Gerad Christian-Lichtenhan
Oregon State BeaversNo. 71
Position Offensive lineman
Class
Redshirt Redshirt.svg
Redshirt
Senior
Personal information
Born: (2001-12-03) December 3, 2001 (age 23)
Fremont, California, U.S.
Height6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
Weight329 lb (149 kg)
Career history
College
High school Davis Senior High School

Gerad Christian-Lichtenhan is an American football offensive tackle for the Oregon State Beavers. He previously played for the Colorado Buffaloes.

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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]

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References

  1. Howell, Brian. "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. "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. 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. 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.