Jerome Collins facts for kids
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| Position: | Tight end |
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| Born: | August 18, 1982 Columbus, Georgia, U.S. |
| Height: | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Weight: | 267 lb (121 kg) |
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| High school: | Wheaton Warrenville South (Wheaton, Illinois) |
| College: | Notre Dame |
| NFL Draft: | 2005 / Round: 5 / Pick: 144 |
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Jerome Vincent Collins (born August 18, 1982) is an American former professional football player. He played as a tight end. He was chosen by the St. Louis Rams in the fifth round of the 2005 NFL draft. Before playing professionally, he played college football at Notre Dame. Jerome was part of two teams that won the Super Bowl: the Indianapolis Colts and the New York Giants.
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Early Life and High School Football
Jerome Collins went to Wheaton Warrenville South High School from 1996 to 2000. He was a very talented athlete in high school.
In 1998, his football team had an amazing undefeated season. They won the Illinois state championship for division 6-A. This was the biggest division for high schools in Illinois at that time. Jerome played with other future college stars, like quarterback Jon Beutjer.
Jerome was a starter on his high school football team for three years. He helped his team win state titles when he was a sophomore and a junior. In his senior year, he caught 35 passes for 450 yards and scored five touchdowns. As a junior, he had 31 catches for 702 yards and eight touchdowns.
Besides football, Jerome also played basketball and ran track. In basketball, he averaged 11.6 points and 6.8 rebounds as a senior. He also earned All-league honors. In track, he was part of the 1999 state championship 4x100 relay team.
College Football Career
Jerome Collins played college football at Notre Dame. In his final year, he switched to playing as a tight end. He played in twelve games that season. He caught six passes for 67 yards.
He also helped his team on special teams. He was involved in blocking two punts and made four tackles. Before becoming a tight end, Jerome played as a defensive end and linebacker for the Irish. He played in many games and made tackles for his team.
Professional Football Career
Jerome Collins was picked by the St. Louis Rams in the 2005 NFL draft. He was the 144th player chosen overall. He spent some time on the Rams' practice squad. He also played in three games for their main team before leaving.
Playing for the Dallas Cowboys
After leaving the Rams, Jerome joined the Dallas Cowboys. He was part of their practice squad.
Time with the Indianapolis Colts
Jerome signed with the Indianapolis Colts in October 2006. Unfortunately, he got injured during practice in December 2006. He was then placed on injured reserve. The Colts released him in February 2007.
Joining the New York Giants
Jerome then signed with the New York Giants practice squad. He later joined their active roster. He was on the roster for two different teams that won the Super Bowl in a row: the Colts and the Giants. Even though he didn't play in a game for either team during their Super Bowl wins, he was still part of those championship teams. The Giants released him in August 2008.
