| Oregon State Beavers – No. 71 | |
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| Position | Offensive lineman |
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| Personal information | |
| Born: | (2001-12-03) December 3, 2001 (age 23) Fremont, California, U.S. |
| Height | 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) |
| Weight | 329 lb (149 kg) |
| Career history | |
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| High school | Davis Senior High School |
Gerad Christian-Lichtenhan (born December 3, 2001) is an American football offensive tackle for the Oregon State Beavers. He previously played for the Colorado Buffaloes.
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.
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. He appeared in nine games in 2022, making eight starts. 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. After the 2023 season, he entered his name into the NCAA transfer portal.
Oregon State
Christian-Lichtenhan transferred to play for Oregon State. He started all 12 games in his first season with the Beavers in 2024, and was named the Pac-12 Offensive Lineman of the Year. After the season, Christian-Lichtenhan accepted an invite to play in the 2025 East–West Shrine Bowl, with his teammate Joshua Gray.
References
- Howell, Brian. "CU Buffs add OL Gerad Lichtenhan, DL Justin Jackson to 2020 recruiting class". The Denver Post. Retrieved December 17, 2024.
- ^ Howell, Brian. "Football: CU Buffs left tackle Gerad Christian-Lichtenhan to transfer". Boulder Daily Camera. Retrieved December 17, 2024.
- VanHaaren, Tom. "Colorado's Gerad Christian-Lichtenhan hits transfer portal". ESPN. Retrieved December 17, 2024.
- Streeter, Isaac. "Meet Oregon State football's 'Tank' in offensive lineman Gerad Christian-Lichtenhan". Portland Tribune. Retrieved December 17, 2024.
- Daschel, Nick. "Oregon State snags third Colorado transfer as offensive lineman Gerad Christian-Lichtenhan commits". OregonLive.com. Retrieved December 17, 2024.
- Streeter, Isaac. "Oregon State's Christian-Lichtenhan recognized by Pac-12 in abbreviated awards". Portland Tribune. Retrieved December 17, 2024.
- Londergan, Joe. "Gerad Christian-Lichtenhan Named Oregon State Football's Only Pac-12 Top Performer". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved December 17, 2024.
- Daschel, Nick. "Oregon State senior duo accept invitation to play in East-West Shrine Game". OregonLive.com. Retrieved December 17, 2024.