Darian "Duce" Chestnut (born December 5, 2002)[1] is an American football cornerback for the Syracuse Orange.

[2] In 2021 and 2022, Chestnut appeared in 24 games for the Orange, recording 83 tackles with six being for a loss, nine pass deflections, four interceptions, and a touchdown.

[4] After two seasons with the Orange, Chestnut entered his name into the NCAA transfer portal.

[7] During his first season at LSU, Chestnut only appeared in four games due to injury, notching six tackles and an interception.

[8] After the conclusion of the 2023 season, Chestnut once again entered his name into the NCAA transfer portal.