National Football Foundation

The most prolific quarterback in Missouri history, Chase Daniel has broken nearly every school passing record while leading the Tigers to national championship contention the last three years. 

A two-time First Team Academic All-Big 12 selection, Daniel has been named to the Big 12 Commissioner's Honor Roll four times and was named to ESPN The Magazine's Academic All-District First Team in 2006. He was also chosen among all MU business school students to meet legendary investor Warren Buffett. 

A 2007 Heisman Trophy finalist, Daniel led Mizzou to its first-ever Big 12 North Division title and MU's highest-ever final AP ranking (No. 4) last season. The Southlake, Texas, native was named the Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year in 2007 as well as an AP Second Team All-America selection. Having already accumulated more than 10,000 career passing yards, Daniel holds 27 school records, including career completion percentage (65.6), career touchdown passes (85), and most 300-yard passing games in a career (18). 

In his spare time, Daniel has taken part in hospital visits and the Big Brothers Big Sisters Bowl for Kids Sake charity. He also participated in events surrounding the St. Louis Cardinals' Opening Day ceremonies. 

Missouri's last NFF National Scholar-Athlete was Brad Smith in 2005. Daniel was signed by the Washington Redskins as an undrafted free agent after the 2009 NFL Draft but eventually signed with the New Orleans Saints for the 2009 season. Although he didn't appear in any games, he was a member of the Super Bowl champion Saints that season. Daniel spent three seasons with New Orleans as the backup to 2000 NFF National Scholar-Athlete Drew Brees. 

Daniel signed with the Kansas City Chiefs for the 2013 season and has completed 41-of-66 passes for 405 yards and a touchdown in eight appearances with the Chiefs in 2013 and 2014. He has spent time with multiple NFL teams and is now a member of the Los Angeles Chargers.