2026 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Chayce Meyer, DE, University of Minnesota Morris

• Name: Chayce Meyer
• Position: DE
• College: University of Minnesota Morris
• Height: 6’2
• Weight: 230
• Twitter: @chayce_meyer
• Instagram: chaycemeyer48_

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

Something that makes me stick out at my position for the 2026 NFL draft is, I am highly motivated, can easily adapt, and I’m a quick learner. I feel that these aspects about me set me apart because being able to learn and adapt quickly can give me an advantage to grow as a player and easily adapt to various expectations.

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

One thing that a NFL team should know about me is, I can always tell what my role is on the team. Whether it relates to leadership or skills.

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

If I could donate to one cause in the world it would be Cancer Research. I would donate to this cause because I lost my dad to cancer in 2021 and would like to see research advancements in this field.

Who was your role model?

My Role model was my dad. He taught me a lot about the game of football and the game of life. He was always there to support and give advice when I needed it most.

Who is your favorite NFL team?

My favorite NFL team is the Vikings. I grew up in Minnesota and have always been a big fan.

Who is the most underrated teammate at your school?

The most underrated teammate at my school is Orion Knakmuhs. He is a senior WR on the team. Even though he never play much his first three years he always kept a good mentality and kept making plays in practice and will finally get his opportunity to start this upcoming season.

What is your biggest pet peeve?

My biggest pet peeve is people that snore.

Who is your favorite teacher ever?

My favorite teacher ever was Mr. Bestie. He was my 8th grade history teacher and always had fun activities for us to do during class.

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

The hardest moment in my life to overcome was losing my dad to cancer in 2021. It was during my senior year of football. I had a lot of changes happen really fast with listing him, deciding where to go to college and moving off to college.

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

If I could have any franchise restaurant in my house it would probably be Taco Bell. Their food is cheap and you can’t beat their cheesy gordita crunch.

What is your favorite snack food?

My favorite snack food would be Dot’s pretzels.

What is your degree in?

My degree is in Sports Management.

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

If i could have dinner with three people dead or alive, I would have to choose Tom Brady, Kobe Bryant, and Allen Iverson. I would choose Tom because I want to know his mentality after being picked so late in the draft, setting up as a backup quarterback behind Drew Bledsoe, and how he mentally dealt with coming into the game after Bledsoe went down. I chose Kobe because I want to know what motivated him to work so hard each and everyday and stay so consistent. I chose Allen Iverson because I want to talk to him about what he went through growing up and how he managed to stay out of trouble and be so successful in the NBA.

What is your biggest weakness?

My biggest weakness when it comes to football is my size. Compared to other players at my position I am not that big. There are a lot of guys at my position that are much taller and bigger.