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Duce Chestnut was named the Eastern College Athletic Conference's FBS Football Rookie of the Year for his breakout freshman campaign.
The Camden, N.J. native as named a Freshman All-American by ESPN, Pro Football Focus and 247 Sports, and finished second in ACC Defensive Rookie of the Year voting this year. He was named a third-team All-ACC selection at corner.
Chestnut wrapped up his true freshman season with the second-most passes defended in the ACC. His three interceptions led all Syracuse players, which he complimented with eight pass breakups. Louisville's Kei'Trel Clark led the passes defended category in the ACC (12).