He played college football for the Northwestern State Demons.
[3] Collins played in three NFL games with the Chicago Bears during their 2007 season.
[4] Collins hails from New Orleans, Louisiana, where his family lived until their home was destroyed by Hurricane Katrina in 2005.
He cited his desire to help his family as one of his biggest motivations to excel as a professional athlete.
[3] Collins also played to honor the memory of Marquise Hill, a former NFL player and close friend, who died on May 28, 2007.