Ben Christman
Ben Christman  OG  Kentucky | NFL Draft 2026 Souting Report - Portrait Image
Ben Christman
Height
6-6
Weight
325
College
Kentucky
Position
OG
Class
Junior
Home town
Akron, OH
47.2/100
Player Rating
17
PositionRank (OL)
5.35
FortyYD Time

Ben Christman OG Kentucky | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report

Ben Christman OG Kentucky
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report

SUB-POSITION: Right Guard
Last Updated: 12/13/2024
Draft Year: 2026
40 time: 5.35 seconds (42%*)
Age: 21.10 DOB: 02/12/2003
Measurables:
Height: 6-6 (86%*) Weight: 325 (79%*)
Forty: 5.35 (O) (42%*)
0% 100%
(C) - NFL Combine (P) - Pro Day (O) - Other (HS) -Estimated from High School Combine
For an explanation of how the (HS) data is calculated see this article
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SUB-POSITION: Right Guard
Last Updated: 12/13/2024
Draft Year: 2026
40 time: 5.35 seconds (42%*)
Age: 21.10 DOB: 02/12/2003
Measurables:
0% 100%
Height: 6-6 (86%*) Weight: 325 (79%*)
Forty: 5.35 (O) (42%*)
(C) - NFL Combine (P) - Pro Day (O) - Other
(HS) -Estimated from High School Combine
For an explanation of how the (HS) data is calculated see this article
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Overall Rating: 47.2 / 100
Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced
Defense Rating:
75%
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Pass Blocking:
70%
Run Blocking:
62%
DRAFT PROJECTION: UDFA
Overall Rank: #675 Position rank: #17
College Games: 3 College Snaps: 32
Grade: 4 ESPN  Stars 4 ESPN  Stars ESPN RATING: 84/100
Grade: 247 Sports 4  Stars 247 Sports 94.4 Stars 247 RATING: 94.4/100
Grade: 4 Stars 4 Stars RIVALS RATING: 5.9 (97%)
Player Comparison* (Similarity level)
Aaron Banks - Notre Dame
88%
Marcus McKethan - North Carolina
77%
Gabe Megginson - Illinois State
67%
Draft Profile: Bio
Ben Christman from Revere High School was rated a 4-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 4-star grade by 247 Sports. Following high school, Christman opted to join Ohio State.

In 2022 as a freshman Christman saw action in just one game and played a total of 9 snaps for the Buckeyes. He allowed no QB hurries, no QB hits, and no sacks while playing sparingly.
Scouting Report: Strengths
  • Anchors against larger defenders in the middle; resets hands to maintain distance. Athletic enough to help on nose tackle then pick up twist or late blitzer. Mirrors quick interior rushers. Looks to help the center when uncovered.
  • Christman plays with good leverage despite his taller frame, and he’s a surprisingly good mover for his size, showing fluidity and flexibility when blocking on the second level.
  • He does a nice job working with teammates to build the pocket, anchoring against bull rushers and displaying good awareness against stunts and twists.
  • Christman is a work in progress with high-end physical traits. He’s extremely light on his feet for a 300-pounder, a natural knee bender who plays with balance and leverage.
  • Takes much more pride in the run game, where Christman plays through the whistle with tremendous physicality.
  • Consistently lands blocks at the second level, and he finishes strong. As a pass protector, he has violent, heavy hands. Along with a strong initial punch, he has the hand strength to grip and redirect pass rushers.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
  • Tends to slip off blocks when going against bigger linemen, and Christman too often finishes plays on the ground.
  • Had issues against quality counter moves, struggling to readjust. That’s something he’ll see frequently against NFL technicians in the pass rush.
  • As a pass protector, he gets caught reaching and lunging when matched up against quickness.

How other scouting services rate Ben Christman (Overall Rank)

All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
588.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
100.0
*Percentile Ranking in Player's Position Group (NFL Combine Historical Data): This percentile reflects how a player's specific statistics rank in comparison to historical performances at the NFL Combine, specifically within their position group. A higher percentile indicates a better performance. For instance, being in the 90th percentile for a particular stat means the player outperformed 90% of their peers in that category.

*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.