Thomas Collins
Thomas Collins  DL  Oregon State | NFL Draft 2026 Souting Report - Portrait Image
Thomas Collins
Height
6-1
Weight
285
College
Oregon State
Position
DL
Class
Freshman
Home town
Gothenburg, Sweden
78.5/100
Player Rating
14
PositionRank (DL)
4.85
FortyYD Time
Sacks
.5
Fumbles Forced
Tackles
14
Sol tackles
9

Thomas Collins DL Oregon State | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report

Thomas Collins DL Oregon State
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report

SUB-POSITION: DT 3-TECH
Last Updated: 09/27/2024
Draft Year: 2026
40 time: 4.85 seconds (69%*)
Age: 21.4 DOB: 07/19/2003
Measurables:
Height: 6-1 (10%*) Weight: 285 (49%*)
Forty: 4.85 (O) (69%*)
0% 100%
(C) - NFL Combine (P) - Pro Day (O) - Other (HS) -Estimated from High School Combine
For an explanation of how the (HS) data is calculated see this article
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SUB-POSITION: DT 3-TECH
Last Updated: 09/27/2024
Draft Year: 2026
40 time: 4.85 seconds (69%*)
Age: 21.4 DOB: 07/19/2003
Measurables:
0% 100%
Height: 6-1 (10%*) Weight: 285 (49%*)
Forty: 4.85 (O) (69%*)
(C) - NFL Combine (P) - Pro Day (O) - Other
(HS) -Estimated from High School Combine
For an explanation of how the (HS) data is calculated see this article
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Overall Rating: 78.5 / 100
Average rating of opposition Offense player has faced
Offense Rating:
76%
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Tackling:
53%
Pass Rush:
75%
Run Defense:
55%
DRAFT PROJECTION: 5th
Overall Rank: #161 Position rank: #14
College Games: 12 College Snaps: 333
Grade: 3 ESPN  Stars 3 ESPN  Stars ESPN RATING: 77/100
Grade: 247 Sports 3  Stars 247 Sports 84 Stars 247 RATING: 84/100
Grade: 3 Stars 3 Stars RIVALS RATING: 5.6 (92%)
Draft Profile: Bio
Thomas Collins from Sweden High School was rated a 3-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 3-star grade by 247 Sports. After high school, Collins joined Oregon State.

In 2023 as a freshman Collins saw action in just 3 games and played a total of 25 snaps for the Beavers. He recorded no tackles, no assists, while adding no stops.

As a sophomore for the Beavers in 2024 Collins played in 4 games and took part in 130 snaps for the Beavers. He recorded only 4 tackles, one assist, while adding 5 stops. As a pass rusher, he chalked up 11 total pressures, and 10 QB hurries, no QB hits, and one sack during the year.
Scouting Report: Strengths
  • He’s flexible enough to bend the edge, and he’s at his best when Collins can use his quickness and change-of-direction abilities to counter back inside.
  • Plays with leverage at the point of attack whether inside or outside. Keeps eyes in the backfield when inside; moves linemen to either side with strong hands.
  • Collins has an excellent feel for working off blockers and knowing how and when to counter as the play goes on.
  • Flashes an explosive burst and can surprise better overall athletes with his ability to get upfield. Has a closing burst when given a free lane. Has the frame to consider moving inside
  • Collins explodes off the line with a quick first step, with agile feet to counter inside and closing burst to finish plays.
  • His motor is excellent, and he’s quick to locate the ball and make plays against the run.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
  • Collins is on the short side, and Collins too often relies on his ability to overpower blockers rather than developing a repertoire of pass-rush moves.
  • While he has violent hands, he uses them too inconsistently. He tends to let blockers get into his chest, and he’ll waste time hand fighting due to a limited array of pass rush moves.
  • Collins lacks elite traits in the pass rush and will need to develop a counter move.

How other scouting services rate Thomas Collins (Overall Rank)

All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
161.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
18.0
*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.