#30 Chad Baniecki Season 2026

Junior college transfer who joined the Tigers for fall camp in August of 2006 … Part of the 105-man roster for fall camp in 2006 … Will serve as a scout team running back for the Tigers this year … Comes to LSU from Mesa Community College in Arizona … Originally played for Les Miles during the 2004 season at Oklahoma State where he redshirted … Transferred following the 2004 season to Mesa Community College.

REDSHIRT FRESHMAN SEASON (2005)
Rushed for 581 yards and four touchdowns in 118 carries as a running back at Mesa Community College … Played in nine games … Named NJCAA first team all-region in 2005 … Team posted a 7-3 overall mark … Coached by Dan Dunn.

FRESHMAN SEASON (2004)
Redshirted as a true freshman running back at Oklahoma State.

HIGH SCHOOL
Played on state championship runner-up team at Seton Catholic … As a senior in 2003, named first team all-region as a running back and linebacker as well as being a first team 3A all-state selection as a running back … Rushed for 1,500 yards and 17 touchdowns as a senior … Also lettered in baseball (catcher) and track (long jump, triple, and high jump) … Coached in football by Pete Walheim.

PERSONAL
Full name is Chad Steven Baniecki … Born on November 1, 1985 in Lorain, Ohio … Parents are Fred and Debbie Baniecki … Has one sister, Amy … Majoring in electrical engineering.