WATCH: Highlights of LSU 4-star OL target DJ Chester
2023 Eagle’s Landing Christian (Ga.) offensive lineman DJ Chester announced he’ll make his commitment on Thursday. LSU made the cut along with Auburn, Florida State, FAMU, Michigan and Ole Miss.
Check out the highlights below of Chester, one of LSU’s top uncommitted targets. For more highlight videos, subscribe to The Bengal Tiger YouTube channel by clicking HERE.
LSU, the On3 Recruiting Prediction Machine leader, had offensive line coach Brad Davis out at his game on Friday. According to the On3 Consensus, a complete and equally weighted industry-generated average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies, DJ Chester ranks as the No. 145 overall prospect and No. 11 interior offensive lineman in the nation.
DJ Chester scouting report
LSU is looking to land Chester as a guard or center with Davis identifying him as a top target early on. On3 director of scouting Charles Power likes what he sees in the multi-sport athlete.
“Big-bodied mauler who makes his presence known in the run game by blowing defenders off the ball and finishing them with tenacity,” Power wrote. “Raw power through his hips and plays with tremendous leverage. Threw an impressive 52-foot-9 in the shot put and 163-foot-3 in the discus during his junior track and field season.
“Does not possess ideal arm length in order to thrive at tackle in the NFL. Could be a swing tackle in college, but ideal fit is along the interior. One of the youngest offensive linemen in the 2023 recruiting cycle.
“Chester was a standout at the Georgia state track finals, finishing second in both the shot put and discus. The interior offensive line cycle in 2023 is loaded with top multi-sport athletes and Chester looks to fit in with that group. His 52-9 foot shot put throw stacks up with many of his fellow highly-rated peers.”
