KeithChatelain

Should be at full speed after missing much of last season because of an ankle injury … Slated to be the starter at right guard … Also can play center if needed as he has a year of experience at that position ? Has played 19 games, starting 15.

2001 (Junior): Played in a total of nine games, starting the first five games at left guard ? Missed the LSU and Georgia games because of an ankle sprain and saw limited action in the last four games.

2000 (Sophomore): Took over at center when Nolan DeVaughn was lost for the season with a knee injury in the season opener ? Started the last 10 games ? Handled the shotgun snap well ? Helped the Wildcats lead the SEC in total offense (445.5 yards per game) and passing offense (335.4 yards per game.1999 (Freshman): Did not see varsity action, but did play for the UK junior varsity team that posted a 4-1 record.High School: Three-year starter at offensive tackle at Rummel HS in Metairie, La. … PrepStar magazine All-American … One of the top 40 prospects in Louisiana as chosen by SuperPrep … Helped his team to three consecutive trips to the Class AAAAA (highest classification) state playoffs … Best finish was the state quarterfinals his junior year … That season featured the most prolific offense in school history, including one running back who rushed for more than 2,000 yards and another back who topped the 1,000-yard mark … Named to the pre-season All-Metro team as a senior and was elected captain by his teammates … Team was ranked in the Louisiana top 10 throughout his senior year … Coached by Jay Roth … Two-year letterman in basketball … Participated in the shot put for the track and field team as a senior … Honor roll student and member of the National Honor Society who has been extremely active in community service … Was a part of the Big Brother mentoring program, Operation Head volunteer, Senior Christian Leadership group, and Project Greater Hope … His final choices included Mississippi State, Arkansas, Arkansas State, Harvard, and Tulane.

Personal: Full name is Keith Joseph Chatelain Jr. … Last name is pronounced ?SHATT-uh-lane? … Born 5-4-81 in Metairie, La. … Son of Jeff and Eileen Clark and Keith Chatelain … Keith?s grandfather, Joe Battaglia, played football at Southern Mississippi and a cousin, Mike Chatelain, played football at Louisiana State … Major is economics.