Alfred Collins DT Texas | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Alfred Collins DT Texas
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
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| Last Updated: 02/19/2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.95 seconds (82%*) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Age: 23.5 DOB: 10/08/2001 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| SUB-POSITION: NT/DT | |
| Last Updated: 02/19/2025 | |
| Draft Year: 2025 | |
| 40 time: 4.95 seconds (82%*) | |
| Age: 23.5 DOB: 10/08/2001 | |
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| Overall Rating: | 85.4 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Offense player has faced | ||
| Offense Rating: |
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80% |
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| Tackling: |
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85% |
| Pass Rush: |
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81% |
| Run Defense: |
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94% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
2nd - Late
Overall Rank:
#56
Position rank:
#18
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| College Games: 62 College Snaps: 1809 | ||
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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| Jordan Davis - Georgia |
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75% |
| Travis Jones - UConn |
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70% |
| Phidarian Mathis - Alabama |
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65% |
Draft Profile: Bio
A towering presence from Cedar Creek, Texas, Collins arrived in Austin as a five-star recruit with expectations as big as his frame. After patiently developing behind future NFL talents Byron Murphy II and T'Vondre Sweat, Collins exploded onto the scene in 2024, anchoring a defense that helped propel Texas to the College Football Playoff. His journey from three-time all-district honoree to Second-Team All-American showcases the steady progression of a player who's learned to harness his remarkable physical gifts.The cerebral defender's academic achievements mirror his on-field growth, earning Academic All-Big 12 First Team honors while racking up 139 career tackles and 17.5 tackles for loss across 63 games. His senior campaign particularly stood out, as he led all Longhorn defensive linemen with seven pass breakups - a testament to his disruptive presence in the trenches. Against Arkansas, Collins put together perhaps his most complete performance, notching seven tackles, two tackles for loss, and a sack in a dominant showing.
Collins saved his best for last, delivering consistent performances in Texas's CFP run with 10 tackles across two playoff games. His journey from raw talent to polished performer culminated in a Senior Bowl invitation, where he showcased the skills that made him one of college football's most imposing interior defenders.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Displays otherworldly strength at the point of attack, regularly tossing SEC guards aside like they're tackling dummies in practice
- Elite processor who diagnoses pulling guards and down blocks with the quickness of a linebacker playing in slow motion
- Maintains run gap integrity with a sturdy base and vice-like grip strength that makes him nearly impossible to move off his spot
- Exceptional length with 35-inch arms that he uses to keep blockers from getting into his chest while maintaining separation
- Shows impressive patience as a two-gap defender, keeping his head on a swivel while controlling blockers before violently discarding them
- Natural leverage winner who consistently gets under offensive linemen's pads despite his towering frame
- Displays uncanny timing when batting down passes, using his basketball-player length to disrupt throwing lanes
- Anchor strength is off the charts, regularly resetting the line of scrimmage against single blocks and holding ground versus doubles
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Pass rush arsenal is severely limited, relying almost exclusively on bull rush without developing counters or finesse moves
- Lateral agility is concerning, often getting sealed off when forced to move horizontally against reach blocks
- Shows below-average explosiveness off the snap, limiting his ability to penetrate and disrupt in passing situations
- Spin move looks more like a dancing bear than a defensive technique, often losing balance and removing himself from plays
- Age is a minor concern as he'll be a 24-year-old rookie, potentially limiting his developmental runway
Scouting Report: Summary
The film doesn't lie - Collins dominates the run game with rare power and processing speed that will translate immediately to the NFL level. His ability to stack, shed, and control gaps jumps off the tape. When this 320-pound wrecking ball gets his hands on you, the play is effectively over. His instant recognition of blocking schemes and ability to maintain gap discipline while destroying blocks will make him an immediate difference-maker against the run.The pass rush limitations are real - there's no sugar-coating his lack of a plan or counter moves when rushing the quarterback. But we're talking about a defensive tackle who can single-handedly shut down an opponent's ground game. His elite run-stopping ability and football IQ will earn him significant snaps from day one, particularly in a defense that emphasizes controlling the line of scrimmage. The Ravens, Jets, and Titans stand out as perfect fits, where his strengths align perfectly with their defensive philosophies.
After diving deep into the tape, Collins profiles as a high-floor, moderate-ceiling prospect who'll anchor an NFL defensive line for years to come. His supernatural play strength and processing speed will make him a force on early downs, while his length and raw power provide a foundation to build upon as a pass rusher. Despite his limitations, this is a player worth targeting in the late second round - he's going to make some defensive coordinator very happy by consistently winning his gap and freeing up teammates to make plays.
Written By:
Eli Cooper (Big 12)
Alfred Collins percentiles vs other Defensive Tackles (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
How other scouting services rate Alfred Collins (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
52.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
15.0
*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.