The 2020 NFL Combine often bridges the gap between past star players to the potential new crop being scouted through the week. University of Missouri center Trystan Colon-Castillo is not only a prospect from the school; he’s also a native of Missouri. He was one of many offensive linemen from Mizzou to be mentored by Kansas City Chiefs legend Will Shields.
Colon-Castillo was a robust physical force on the offensive line while at Missouri. Now he’s looking to make a splash in the NFL. He spoke with Chiefs Wire contributor Ed Easton Jr. regarding advice during the Combine process and working with Shields.
“I’d probably reach out to any of the Missouri guys they will always hit me back if I need it,” said Colon-Castillo. “Just through the Combine, our group mentor is Will Shields, and he made that known from the beginning if we need anything to reach out talk to him just like that. So there’s no doubt that there are definitely resources out there whenever I need them.”
Shields played all fourteen of his seasons in the NFL for the Chiefs without missing a single game. The 12-time Pro Bowler and 3-time All-Pro has been inducted into both the College Football and Pro Football Hall of Fame. Shields has a training facility in the Kansas City area, where he works with NFL hopefuls along the offensive line. He even trained former Chiefs OL Kahlil McKenzie during the 2019 offseason.
The young offensive linemen from Mizzou are learning from one of the greatest to ever play the position. Colon-Castillio also spoke about being a Missouri native and understanding the impact of a Super Bowl championship for the state.
“I know it’s big for the state of Missouri,” said Colon-Castillo. “I have a lot of teammates from Kansas City who are fans of the team.”
