Gerad Christian-Lichtenhan


Gerad Christian-Lichtenhan is an American professional football offensive tackle for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League. He played college football for the Colorado Buffaloes and Oregon State Beavers.

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.

Professional career

Christian-Lichtenhan signed with the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent on May 4, 2025. He was waived on August 26, as part of final roster cuts, and re-signed to the practice squad. Christian-Lichtenhan signed a reserve/future contract with Baltimore on January 5, 2026.