In 1994, A.J. Ofodile, then a star tight end at Missouri, faced a daunting life decision: turn professional or return to MU for another season.
Ofodile opted to become the first player to leave Mizzou early for the NFL, despite being just 20 years old. And even after a six-year NFL career, he regrets the decision.
So when MU tight end Albert Okwuegbunam faced the same choice at the same age and the same school, Ofodile wanted to talk.
The conversation came in January, and the younger tight end was surprised how different Ofodile’s opinion was from all the others he sought.