Chat with Justin Blackmon

Mel Kiper ranks Blackmon the fifth overall prospect in the draft.
Welcome to SportsNation! On Tuesday, NFL wide receiver prospect, and former Oklahoma State Cowboy, Justin Blackmon stops by to chat about his draft preparation, which includes signing one of his first endorsement deals with Tom Clancy's "Ghost Recon: Future Soldier."
Blackmon finished 2011 fourth in the country with 1,522 receiving yards, third with 121 catches and second with 18 TD receptions. In the last two seasons, he's caught 232 passes for 3,304 yards and 38 TDs.
Todd McShay ranks Blackmon the best WR in the 2012 draft and the 10 best overall prospect. McShay ranks Blackmon's ball skills as one of his best attributes.
Send your questions now and join Blackmon Tuesday at 2 p.m. ET!
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Buzzmaster (1:52 PM)
Justin is early!
Mike (Oklahoma)
Which of your skills do you belive to be your best?
Justin Blackmon (1:53 PM)
I would say adjustment to the ball in the air.
Jeff (Dallas)
How big of a gamer are you?
Justin Blackmon (1:54 PM)
I am very big. Every day big.
Andy (St. Louis)
How do you feel about catching passes from an Oklahoma QB next season in St. Louis?
Justin Blackmon (1:54 PM)
I don't think it would be that big of a problem. I think we would learn to adjust if that happens.
Matthew (Columbia, NJ)
Justin: How excited are you for Thursday to finding where you will be playing at the next level?
Justin Blackmon (1:54 PM)
Very excited. I can't wait.
Dave (TN)
how did you get involved with Ghost Recon?
Justin Blackmon (1:55 PM)
They heard I was a gamer and they asked me to join the team.
Jeff (KCMO)
What current NFL players would you say your game most resembles?
Justin Blackmon (1:55 PM)
I would say I try to make my game resemble a Larry Fitzgerald.
James (IL)
You saw Andrew Luck play in the Fiesta Bowl when you and Oklahoma State played versus him. How do you think he did?
Justin Blackmon (1:56 PM)
I think he did really well. He's a smart, smart QB. He doesn't make many mistakes.
James (IL)
Convince me, what makes you the better WR and the most NFL ready WR in the draft?
Justin Blackmon (1:57 PM)
I would say that if you picked me you'd get someone that works hard every day and leaves everything out there on the field.
Jason (NYC)
have you been paying attention to the draft stuff?
Justin Blackmon (1:57 PM)
I try not to, just because there's nothing I can control about it. I'm just open and excited to see what happens on Thursday.
Dillion (Ohio)
Would you be ok going to cleveland in the draft and if not where would you wanna go. How can you help the browns get better.
Justin Blackmon (1:58 PM)
I think that would be a great spot to be. I think I would like it.
Chris (Denver)
how did it feel to get your first endorsement deal with this video game?
Justin Blackmon (1:58 PM)
It felt good. I never thought I would have an endorsement deal like this.
chad (minneapolis)
jerry rice says that you are a beast, what do you classify yourself as?
Justin Blackmon (1:59 PM)
I'd say that I'm a calm, relaxed person, but on the field I can be a beast.
Jeff (DC)
what do you think will be the biggest adjustment?
Justin Blackmon (2:00 PM)
Adjust to being on my own. No longer having class. Just getting out into the college life, into the real world.
Chris Mirkin (Tulsa, OK )
JB, Ive watched you for the last 4 years as a student at Ostate, thank you so much. Do you think during/after you success in the NFL you will still be a big time Cowboy supporter?? I.E. come back to homcoming, come and visit big game?? Good luck!!
Justin Blackmon (2:00 PM)
Yes, I plan on making trips to watch and support.
Joey (SC)
best part about playing at OSU
Justin Blackmon (2:01 PM)
Just having the crowd right there right on top of you. On the sidelines and slapping the pads.
chad (minneapolis)
what was the combine like?
Justin Blackmon (2:01 PM)
It was an experience. Lots of meetings. You're just always on the move, before the sun rises until the sun goes down.
Daryl (Cali)
how ready do you think weeden is to start in the nfl?
Justin Blackmon (2:02 PM)
I think he's ready to start right away. I think he could come right in and be a player right away.
Brendan (Boston)
Do you think if Oklahoma State played in the nation championship game, you would've at least got past the 50 yd line and scored a touchdown?
Justin Blackmon (2:02 PM)
I think we would have scored a couple of TDs if we were tehre.
Jeff (KCMO)
How do you like to spend your free time?
Justin Blackmon (2:02 PM)
I like to spend my free time playing Ghost Recon.
Chris (Texas)
How does your game compare to Dez and are you guys close off the field???
Justin Blackmon (2:03 PM)
I think we have a lot of similar tendencies. He's a freak athlete. He has a lot of natural talent. I try to figure out more tricky ways to out jump everybody.
Marvin (boston)
Who was your team growing up?
Justin Blackmon (2:04 PM)
I actually, did not have a favorite NFL team growing up.
Nate (Tx)
Will you be in NY Thursday?
Justin Blackmon (2:04 PM)
I will be in New York.
Justin Blackmon (2:04 PM)
Thanks for all of the support. I can't wait until Thursday to see what happens. So get your popcorn ready!
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