DJ Chester is a four-star recruit from Conyers, GA, out of Eagle's Landing Christian Academy (No. 123 in the 2023 class) who has not played in Mississippi State's 8 games this season.
Where Chester comes from
- Conyers, GA
- Eagle's Landing Christian Academy
- Eagle's Landing Christian Academy is about 250 miles from Davis Wade Stadium
- Four-star, No. 123 in the 2023 class; signed with LSU.
Where Chester fits
Mississippi State lists 22 offensive linemen this season.
Mississippi State offensive linemen with a game this season
The team’s line is 55th in the country in passing-downs success rate this season (a team number).
Mississippi State is 4-4. Next: vs Vanderbilt, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
From Eagle's Landing Christian Academy
Also from Conyers, GA
Arrived at Mississippi State from LSU.
Awards
A four-star recruit at offensive line for Mississippi State -- now projected at an All-Conference level.
Offensive line play doesn't show up in a box score. Here's what actually tells you whether he's good.
The unit he anchors ranks 55th nationally in passing-downs success rate this season. See the full unit breakdown →
Mississippi State has produced 1 All-Conference offensive lineman and 1 All-American. 6 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2014. Charles Cross was one of them, an All-American.
Four seasons, two schools
- 2026 Mississippi State LebbyYear 4 · Games –
- Jan 2026 Entered the transfer portalLSU to Mississippi State
- 2025 LSU KellyYear 3 · Games –
- 2024 LSU KellyYear 2 · Games –
- 2023 LSU KellyYear 1 · Games –
- High school Eagle's Landing Christian AcademyMcDonough, GA · Class of 2023Four-star, No. 123 in the 2023 class. Signed with LSU.Also from Eagle's Landing Christian Academy: Fenix Felton (Georgia Tech), Favour Ebuka Edwin (Georgia Tech) and Brandon Hood (Southern Miss).
Moves
- Transferred from LSU to Mississippi State, Jan 12, 2026.
2023
- Signed with LSUFour-star, out of Eagle's Landing Christian Academy
2026
- Transferred to Mississippi Statefrom LSU
Coaching lineage · 2023–2026
3 coachesPlayed for 3 head coaches at 2 schools: Brian Kelly, Frank Wilson and Jeff Lebby.
Next stop · Transfer
Transferred to Mississippi State
