RB, So., 6-1, 215 lbs., Bowie, MD/Archbishop Spalding
WEEK 2 Stats: 187 scrimmage yards, 2 TD (1 rush, 1 rec), 162 rush yards, 21 rushes, 3 receptions, 25 rec yards
Chestnut spearheaded a Sacred Heart rushing attack that regained their 2018 form against Patriot League member Bucknell. The sophomore, who averaged 6.1 yards per carry for the league-leading rushing offense last year, ran for 162 yards and one touchdown on 21 attempts in the Pioneers’ 30-10 home win over the Bison. In addition to his 7.7 yards per carry, Chestnut made three receptions for 25 yards and a score during the Week 2 triumph. The second-year Pioneer provided the game’s first touchdown, breaking free for an 86-yard scoring sprint to give SHU a 10-3 lead midway through the second quarter. Chestnut found the end zone again three second prior to halftime, making a 12-yard reception on a 2nd-and-10 play to bump the Pioneers’ advantage to 23-3. Chestnut’s 187 yards from scrimmage are the most in a game by a NEC athlete thus far this season.