Big-frame freshman with guard-ready feet and room to climb
In the 2025 season, Chase Duarte flashed as a true freshman at San Diego State, appearing in 6 games and logging 52 offensive snaps, all at right guard, a useful early sign that the staff trusted his size and technique enough to get him on the field.[4][10] The selling points are clear: he’s a 6-foot-5, 300-plus-pound lineman with advanced footwork for pass protection and movement in space, plus a work ethic that evaluators say should help him develop into a starting-caliber player.[1][8][13] He looks like a solid fit for a program that values line development and depth, with upside if coached up and given time.[8][10]
