Alfred Collins DL Texas | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Alfred Collins DL Texas
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
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| Last Updated: 09/20/2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.95 seconds (51%*) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Age: 23.1 DOB: 10/08/2001 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| SUB-POSITION: NT/DT | |
| Last Updated: 09/20/2024 | |
| Draft Year: 2025 | |
| 40 time: 4.95 seconds (51%*) | |
| Age: 23.1 DOB: 10/08/2001 | |
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| Overall Rating: | 83.6 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Offense player has faced | ||
| Offense Rating: |
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82% |
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| Tackling: |
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81% |
| Pass Rush: |
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82% |
| Run Defense: |
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97% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
3rd
Overall Rank:
#94
Position rank:
#23
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| College Games: 57 College Snaps: 1605 | ||
ESPN RATING: 85/100
College Combine Results
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OVR Rank:
#52
Pos Rank:
#7
College Combine Results
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247 RATING: 98/100
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| Ovr Rank: #32 Pos Rank: #2 | ||
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RIVALS RATING: 5.8 (95%)
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| Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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| Byron Young - Alabama |
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80% |
| Darius Robinson - Missouri |
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80% |
| Matthew Butler - Tennessee |
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80% |
Draft Profile: Bio
Alfred Collins, born on November 15, 2001, in Cedar Creek, Texas, emerged as a standout defensive lineman during his high school career. At Cedar Creek High School, Collins dominated the gridiron, accumulating impressive stats over his final three seasons: 253 total tackles (180 solo), 74.0 tackles for loss, and 18.0 sacks. His exceptional performance earned him All-America and all-state honors, as well as three-time all-district recognition. Collins was twice named his district's Defensive Lineman of the Year, showcasing his dominance at the high school level.Collins' recruiting profile soared, culminating in his selection to participate in the prestigious 2020 All-American Bowl. He garnered significant attention from top college programs, with 247Sports rating him as the No. 2 strong-side defensive end in his class and the No. 5 player in Texas. ESPN ranked him 52nd in their ESPN300, while Rivals placed him as the 146th best prospect nationally. His senior year was particularly noteworthy, as he logged 86 tackles (53 solo), 35.0 tackles for loss, and 8.0 sacks, solidifying his status as an elite recruit.
Choosing to stay in-state, Collins committed to the University of Texas, where he would spend the next four years honing his skills. His freshman season in 2020 saw immediate impact, as Collins played in all 10 games, recording 18 tackles, two tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks, and two pass breakups. He made history by becoming the first Longhorn true freshman to record a sack in his debut game since Jackson Jeffcoat in 2010. Collins capped off his freshman year with a standout performance in the Valero Alamo Bowl against Colorado, registering five tackles, 0.5 tackles for loss, one pass breakup, and his first career interception.
Collins' role expanded in subsequent seasons. As a sophomore in 2021, he appeared in all 12 games, starting four, and increased his production to 25 tackles, five tackles for loss, and two sacks. His junior year in 2022 saw him play in 12 games with one start, recording 17 tackles, three tackles for loss, and one sack. Collins' senior season in 2023 marked his most impactful year, as he started six of 14 games and earned honorable mention All-Big 12 honors. He finished with 22 tackles, two tackles for loss, two sacks, and two pass breakups, playing a crucial role in Texas' run to the College Football Playoff.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Prototypical NFL frame with plus length and anchor to eat space in the trenches
- Explosive get-off for his size, showcasing ability to shoot gaps and disrupt blocking schemes
- Heavy hands at the point of attack, demonstrating potential to control and shed blockers effectively
- Flashes penetration skills to knife through gaps and create havoc in the backfield
- Scheme versatile - shows ability to two-gap or play one-gap techniques from multiple alignments
- Powerful bull rush with the capacity to walk back interior linemen into the quarterback's lap
- Effective on stunts and twists, eating up blockers and creating lanes for teammates to exploit
- High-ceiling prospect with rare physical traits that can't be taught, presenting significant developmental upside
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Raw technician who relies more on brute force than refined hand usage and footwork
- Inconsistent pad level leads to leverage issues, particularly when facing double teams
- Limited pass rush repertoire beyond bull rush, lacking counters and finesse moves
- Play recognition needs improvement, often a beat slow in diagnosing run vs. pass situations
- Tackling technique is suspect, with a tendency to lunge and miss in space
Scouting Report: Summary
Collins possesses the physical tools to become a disruptive force in the NFL. His rare combination of size, length, and athleticism translates well to multiple defensive fronts. Collins excels in run defense, using his powerful hands and anchor to control gaps. As a pass rusher, he shows flashes with a strong bull rush and effectiveness on stunts.However, Collins remains a raw prospect. His pad-level inconsistency and underdeveloped hand technique limit his current impact. To reach his ceiling, Collins must refine his pass rush moves and improve play recognition. His development timeline may be longer than some teams prefer for an early-round pick.
Collins fits best in a defense that can maximize his strengths while allowing time for technical growth. A scheme utilizing multiple fronts could leverage his versatility, potentially as a 3-technique in four-man fronts or a 5-technique in odd fronts. Given his combination of elite physical traits and current limitations, Collins projects as a late Day 2 or early Day 3 selection, likely in the late fourth to early fifth-round range.
Written By:
Eli Cooper (Big 12)
Alfred Collins percentiles vs other Defensive Lines (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
How other scouting services rate Alfred Collins (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
141.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
41.0
*Percentile Ranking in Player's Position Group (NFL Combine Historical Data): This percentile reflects how a player's specific statistics rank
in comparison to historical performances at the NFL Combine, specifically within their position group. A higher percentile indicates a better performance.
For instance, being in the 90th percentile for a particular stat means the player outperformed 90% of their peers in that category.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.