LSU’s special teams got a boost Thursday when Middle Tennessee punter Grant Chadwick selected the Tigers as his transfer destination. Pete Nakos of On3 first reported the news.
Middle Tennessee punter Grant Chadwick has signed with LSU, @On3sports has learned.
He averaged 43.4 yards per punt in 2024. https://t.co/wMrfFrdlE6 pic.twitter.com/fndeFdlKaP
— Pete Nakos (@PeteNakos_) December 19, 2024
Chadwick punted 51 times for the Blue Raiders during his freshman season in 2024, with a 43.3-yard average. He boomed 13 kicks more than 50 yards and had 21 punts downed inside the 20 yard-line. For his efforts, Chadwick was Honorable Mention All-CUSA and named to the Ray Guy Award Watch List.
LSU never found consistency at punter in 2024. Redshirt junior Peyton Todd shared time with transfer Blake Ochsendorf after neither solidified the job. Todd punted 18 times for a 41.6-yard average while Ochsendorf added 12 kicks for a 40.2-yard average.
The Tigers are also looking to replace Slade Nagle, who doubled as tight ends coach as special teams coordinator. Analyst Bob Diaco also worked with the Tigers special teams units.
