Collins served as the defensive line coach for the Stony Brook Seawolves for two seasons.
He was promoted to defensive coordinator prior to the 2023 season, but died suddenly in July 2023 at the age of 58.
[1][2] Collins graduated from St. John's University in Queens in 1987, where he played linebacker on the football team.
Post University from 1991 to 1993 before leaving for the United States Merchant Marine Academy to become their defensive coordinator and linebackers coach from 1994 to 1995.
[10] Collins died on July 8, 2023 from a sudden cardiac event at age 58 before coaching a game as the Seawolves' defensive coordinator.