2026 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Chance Roberts, OL, University of Arizona

• Name: Chance Roberts 
• Position: Left Guard
• College: University of Arizona
• Height: 6’5
• Weight: 305
• Twitter: ChanceRoberts58
• Instagram: chanceroberts58

What makes you a top prospect at your position in the 2026 NFL Draft?

My athleticism is up there with the best in the nation. I also feel like my mentality and drive to be the best in second to none. 

What is one thing that NFL teams should know about you?

I am going to come into work everyday and get minimum 1% better. I’m going to keep my head down and go to work.

If you could donate to one cause in the world, what would it be? 

Under privileged athletes in inner cities to help those kids get shine and get their chance to be great.

Who was your role model? 

My dad and mom are my role models. Seeing all the sacrifices and everything they have given up for me and my brothers drives me everyday. 

Who is your favorite NFL team?

The New York Jets were always my team growing up been through the rough times and the good ones.

Who is the most underrated teammate at your school? 

Noah Fifita is a top QB in the nation hands down. His talent spinning the ball is a thing to see.

What is your biggest pet peeve? 

My biggest pet peeve is when people complain about their situation. Put your head down and work is my response to that. 

Who is your favorite teacher ever?

My favorite teacher was back at Tiffin University named Thomas Marben he was a huge help to me in this college journey.

Overcoming adversity is what defines character, what was the hardest moment in your life to overcome? 

Overcoming position battles with older guys being I was the class after the last Covid class was always the biggest thing when your competing with guys that have been in college for 3-4 years with 3 more years of eligibility. That’s where I really would just focus on getting better in focusing on what I could control. 

If you could have any franchise restaurant in your house what would it be?

Roosters hands down it’s a wing spot in Columbus, Ohio where I’m from.

What is your favorite snack food? 

My favorite snack is chips mostly plain lays I’m a simple guy.

What is your degree in? 

I’m gonna be doing Business Management to finish my degree.

If you could have dinner with three people dead or alive, who would it be and why? 

Bo Jackson, Joe Thuney, and Tyron Smith. Bo is my favorite player growing up when I used to me a skill guy. Joe Thuney is a guy I see myself being similar to being a taller and Skinnier guard. Tyron was my favorite Offensive Linemen the last few years and breaking his film down. 

What is your biggest weakness? 

My biggest weakness in my mind is really finishing guys at the second level. I feel that I can get to them and be in place a get a piece of guys but I need to dominate those guys.