Jamie Collins (American football) facts for kids
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Collins with the New England Patriots in 2014
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| Position: | Linebacker | ||||||||||||||
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| Born: | October 20, 1989 McCall Creek, Mississippi, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||||||||||||||
| Weight: | 255 lb (116 kg) | ||||||||||||||
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| High school: | Franklin County (Meadville, Mississippi) | ||||||||||||||
| College: | Southern Miss (2009–2012) | ||||||||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 2013 / Round: 2 / Pick: 52 | ||||||||||||||
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Jamie Lee Collins Sr. (born October 20, 1989) is an American former professional football player. He was a talented linebacker who played for 10 seasons in the National Football League (NFL). Jamie spent most of his career with the New England Patriots.
He played college football for the Southern Miss Golden Eagles. The Patriots chose him in the second round of the 2013 NFL draft. During his time with the Patriots, Collins was named to the Pro Bowl in 2015. That year, he led the entire league in forced fumbles. He also helped the Patriots win Super Bowl XLIX. Besides the Patriots, he played for the Cleveland Browns and the Detroit Lions.
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Early Life and High School Sports
Jamie Collins was born in McCall Creek, Mississippi. He went to Franklin County High School in Meadville, Mississippi. There, he played high school football for the Franklin County Bulldogs.
He started playing as a quarterback, receiver, and safety. Later, he became a quarterback and an outside linebacker. In 2006, he led his team to the Class 3A State Championship. He gained over 2,000 yards and scored 26 touchdowns that season. In 2007, as a senior, he rushed for over 1,200 yards and passed for 1,000 yards. He led his team to the state championship game again.
Jamie was also a great track and field athlete. He was a state qualifier in track. In 2009, he won first place in the shot put and discus throw. He also placed second in the high jump and triple jump. He won the 2009 state shot put title.
College Football Career
Collins went to the University of Southern Mississippi. He played for the Southern Miss Golden Eagles football team from 2009 to 2012. He played different defensive positions, including defensive back, defensive end, and linebacker.
During his college career, he made 314 tackles. He also had 21 quarterback sacks, three interceptions, and three touchdowns. In 2012, his senior year, he was chosen for the first-team All-Conference USA squad.
Professional Football Journey
Joining the NFL: The Draft
Jamie Collins entered the 2013 NFL Draft. He went to the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, Indiana. He performed very well in all the drills. Collins even set an NFL Combine record with a broad jump of 11 feet, 7 inches. This amazing jump helped him get noticed by many teams.
NFL experts thought he would be picked in the second round. He was considered one of the best outside linebackers in the draft.
Playing for the New England Patriots (First Time)
The New England Patriots picked Jamie Collins in the second round of the 2013 NFL draft. He was the 52nd player chosen overall. On May 17, 2013, the Patriots signed him to a four-year contract.
He started his first season as a backup outside linebacker. His first professional game was against the Buffalo Bills. In Week 7, he got his first start. He made five tackles in that game. Collins ended his first season with 43 tackles.
The Patriots made it to the playoffs that year. In his first playoff game, Collins made his first career sack and his first interception. The Patriots won that game against the Indianapolis Colts.
Winning the Super Bowl
In 2014, Collins became a starting linebacker for the Patriots. He had a great season, making a career-high 116 tackles. He also had four sacks and two interceptions. He even forced a fumble on quarterback Aaron Rodgers.
The Patriots had a fantastic season, finishing with a 12–4 record. They made it to Super Bowl XLIX. On February 1, 2015, Collins helped the Patriots win the Super Bowl. They defeated the Seattle Seahawks 28–24.
Pro Bowl Season
In 2015, Collins continued to play very well. He made 2.5 sacks in one game against the Buffalo Bills. He also made an amazing play by blocking an extra point against the Indianapolis Colts. He jumped over the offensive line to block the kick!
Later that season, Collins was chosen for the 2016 Pro Bowl. This was his first time being selected. He also scored his first career touchdown by recovering a fumble and running it into the end zone. He finished the season with 89 tackles and 5.5 sacks. He also led the league in forced fumbles.
Time with the Cleveland Browns
On October 31, 2016, Jamie Collins was traded to the Cleveland Browns. He made his debut with the Browns in November. In one game, he made a season-high 15 tackles. He finished the 2016 season with 112 tackles, three sacks, and two interceptions.
In January 2017, the Browns signed Collins to a new four-year contract. He started as a strongside linebacker. Unfortunately, he had a knee injury in November 2017. This injury ended his season early. He finished the 2017 season with 31 tackles.
In 2018, Collins played in all 16 games. He recorded 104 tackles, four sacks, and an interception. He had a season-high 12 tackles in a win against the Baltimore Ravens. The Browns released him in March 2019.
Back with the Patriots (Second Time)
On May 15, 2019, Collins returned to the New England Patriots. In Week 2, he had an amazing game against the Miami Dolphins. He made two interceptions, including one he returned for a 69-yard touchdown!
In Week 3, he sacked the quarterback twice against the New York Jets. In Week 4, he had another sack and an interception to help the Patriots win. He also forced a fumble in Week 6. In Week 8, he played against his former team, the Cleveland Browns. He made 13 tackles and 1.5 sacks in that game.
Playing for the Detroit Lions
On March 25, 2020, Collins signed a three-year contract with the Detroit Lions. He joined his former Patriots coach, Matt Patricia, there. In his first game with the Lions, he made contact with a referee and was ejected.
In the following week, he recorded his first sack as a Lion. In Week 3, he made his first interception for the Lions. On September 28, 2021, the Lions released him.
Back with the Patriots (Third Time)
The Patriots re-signed Collins on October 6, 2021. He played his first game back with the Patriots in Week 5. He recorded a sack against the Houston Texans. He was later placed on injured reserve but returned to play in December. He re-signed with the Patriots again in October 2022.
Retirement
On October 6, 2023, Jamie Collins announced that he was retiring from the NFL.
Images for kids
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Collins playing for the Browns in 2018
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Collins playing for the Lions in 2020
