My blog this week is on the one and only Nick Collins, who was born on August 16, 1983. Collins Collins was a diverse athlete during his high school career. He attended Dixie County High School in Cross city Florida, and lettered twice as a QB, running back, and a defensive back. Collins was named first team all conference and was named MVP as a senior. As one of the top players in High school, Collins decided to attend Bethune-Cookman University.
Collins spent his first year playing a reserve linebacker. He played in all thirteen games of the season, starting in the last two at strong safety. Collins became a full time starter in 2003 at free safety. He started in every game but one, because of sickness. Collins had a breakout year in 2003, leading the conference in interceptions, and runner up for pass deflections.
As a senior in 2004, Collins was an Associated Press third-team Division 1-AA All-America selection and first-team All-MEAC honors at the free safety position. Collins once again lead the league in interceptions, and pass deflections.As a big name in college, Collins entered the NFL Draft. He was selected in the second round by the Green Bay Packers Collins was listed as a corner, but fought for the starting free safety position.
Collins had his first start against the Cincinnati Bangles in 2005. Collins had four total tackles and two passes defended, including a crushing blow to star wide receiver Chad Ochocinco, and forced a dropped pass from Carson Palmer and a near interception of Palmer that Collins could have returned for a game-changing touchdown. Collins had a great season with, 80 tackles (65 solo), 15 assists, 3 interceptions and 2 forces fumbles. In Supper Bowl XLV, Collins had an interception return for 37 yard touchdown. Collins is currently still on the packers and he is making many huge plays, hoping to go to the Super Bowl for the second year in a row.
the packers only make interceptions when the time is right, and that's towards the end of the game. nick colins contributes to that. he'll play defense only when it's convenient for the scoreboard. still, the packers will win the superbowl two years in a row, or at least be the runner ups.
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