LSU transfer [autotag]Duce Chestnut[/autotag] made key progress in his recovery this week. The corner was officially cleared for participation according to his Twitter account.
Chestnut missed spring practice after transferring from Syracuse. It seems the injury was occurred after the season, given Chestnut appeared in every regular-season game for the Orange.
He is part of LSU’s overhauled cornerback room. Despite entering his junior year, he’s one of the most experienced defenders on the roster. Chestnut played more than 1,400 snaps with Syracuse.
He has four career interceptions and nine pass breakups. According to PFF, his 75.6 coverage grade in 2022 was top 10 in the ACC among corners with 300 or more snaps.
OFFICIALLY CLEARED!!!! Let’s go win a chip🥷🏾😈🐯 #GeauxTigers pic.twitter.com/qiwfo1ZHhd
— Darian “Duce” Chestnut (@BallgameDuce) June 8, 2023
We don’t know where Chestnut fits into defensive coordinator Matt House’s plans since he didn’t practice this spring, but a starting role is likely within reach. Not many corners on this roster have proven to be consistent at the Power Five level, something Chestnut has done.
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