James Kennedy (St. Louis, Mo.)

How are you preparing for the transition from college to the NFL?

Chase Coffman

  (1:00 PM)

Right now I'm lifting and trying to get my foot better. I'm really just trying to get healthy.

Isaac (Atlanta, Ga.)

What are your personal expectations heading into your rookie season?

Chase Coffman

  (1:01 PM)

I want to play a lot and hopefully turn into a starting tight end. I just want to do what I can to help my team and hopefully make the Pro Bowl.

Ali (Brooklyn, N.Y.)

What can you bring to a team that no other tight end in the draft can bring?

Chase Coffman

  (1:02 PM)

My work ethic. I also can catch the ball, get open and do whatever it takes to make a play.

Sam (Jersey City, N.J.)

Chase, why should you get drafted?

Chase Coffman

  (1:03 PM)

Because I'm a play maker. I showed what I can do in college and I'm sure I can continue to do those same things in the NFL.

James (Laurel, Md.)

What NFL tight end would you compare yourself to?

Chase Coffman

  (1:04 PM)

I would say Jason Witten from the Dallas Cowboys. He's a great receiver and he gets the job done.

Steiny (NYC)

I know that you recently had surgery on your left foot, how are you feeling?

Chase Coffman

  (1:05 PM)

I'm feeling a lot better. Hopefully within the next week, my doctors will allow me to start running.

Amy (South Bend, Ind.)

Who is your biggest idol on the football field? Why?

Chase Coffman

  (1:06 PM)

Being from the Kansas City area I would say Tony Gonzalez. He's one of the best tight ends in the league year end and year out.

Dan (Akron, Oh.)

Do you feel you are ready to make an immediate impact in the NFL?

Chase Coffman

  (1:07 PM)

Yes I do. Especially with my receiving skills, I believe that I can come in a help a team out.

Zach (Houston, Texas)

What's been the part of this whole draft preparation process that has been the most difficult?

Chase Coffman

  (1:09 PM)

The fact that I got injured in the bowl game and I haven't been able to show scouts what I can do at the NFL combine and Pro Day.

Shawn (Charlotte, N.C.)

What was your greatest memory about playing football at Missouri?

Chase Coffman

  (1:10 PM)

I would say, winning that last bowl game. Being able to build our program from what it was to what it is now.

Rico (Miami, Fla.)

What would you tell people about yourself who don't know who you are?

Chase Coffman

  (1:11 PM)

I'm a hard worker, I love the game of football and I will do what I have to do to have the longest NFL career possible.

James (Columbia, Mo.)

How you feel about the Tigers against the Tigers tonight? Do you think that Missouri has what it takes to knock off Memphis?

Chase Coffman

  (1:12 PM)

I do think that they have what it takes. They have to be on their game. It should be a fun one to watch! GO Mizzou!!!!!!!!!!!

Matt (Norman, OK)

What's the one learning experience in college that you will take with you to the NFL?

Chase Coffman

  (1:13 PM)

Just keep working hard and don't get caught up in what other people have to say about you.

Brian (Washington, IL)

Who do you want to get drafted by?

Chase Coffman

  (1:14 PM)

That's a tough question. I'm just looking to play and help whichever team drafts win.

Chase Coffman

  (1:16 PM)

Thank you for all the great questions. Hopefully I'll see you this upcoming football season on Sunday instead of Saturday's! Let's go Mizzou, Elite Eight bound!!