GGN: Jamie Collins Draft Profile

Murrell2878 · Mar 2, 2013

Collins is one of my favorites in this draft. Here is a profile put together by Gang Green Nation

http://www.ganggreennation.com/2013...-nfl-draft-jamie-collins-de-olb-southern-miss

Scouting The 2013 NFL Draft: Jamie Collins, DE/OLB - Southern Miss

Introduction

The more I look at this years draft class and the Jets current roster, the more I want to go offense early. Looking at the receivers, the guards, the running backs and if things fall into our lap, Geno Smith as the QB. So that means that if we will need to find our OLB pass rushers a little later on. We have the luxury of picking early in each round, so saying that someone like Jamie Collins in the 3rd round is not a reach at our selection as it is with the Ravens selection.

Jamie Collins is one of the most underrated prospects in this years draft class for my money, starting his career as a defensive back, he has really moved around on the Southern Miss defense, playing from the 2 point and 3 point stance, on the left and right side of the formation - as a outside linebacker, or the bandit position. He's rushed the passer and he's dropped back into coverage, his early career as a defensive back have made him develop into a true three down linebacker.

Measurables

Height: 6'3

Weight: 250lb's

Arms: 33' 3/4"

Hands: 9' 3/4"

40 Yard Dash: 4.64 (Top performer)

Bench Press: 19 reps

Vertical: 41.5" (Top performer)

Broad: 139" (Top Performer)

3 Code Drill: 7.10 seconds (Top Performer)

20 Shuttle: 4.32 seconds

60 Shuttle: 11.55 seconds (Top Performer)

Statistics

[table="head"]Year | Tackles | Tackles For A Loss | Sacks | Forced Fumbles | Pass Break Ups
2012 | 92 | 20 | 10 | 4 | 5
2011 | 98 | 19.5 | 6.5 | 1 | 8
2010 | 76 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 1 | 2
2009 | 47 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0
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Positives

Over the last two seasons, Collins production has been very good. 39.5 tackles for loss and 16.5 sacks is credible, even if he doesn't play in the best conference. Also improve in 2012 in getting his hands involved to jar the ball loose. He has a good build and has filled out at 250 very well, long arms and big hands - exceptional speed for the position and his size. Displays good balance and knows how to use leverage. Is very comfortable dropping back into coverage, dips his hips well and shows good fluidity. Good initial burst off the snap and chases down from the backside very quickly, excellent closing speed. Has very good tackling ability with his long arms, sifts through traffic well to get to the ball carrier. Has excellent agility and although he has put on the lb's following his move from defensive back to linebacker, he hasn't lost any of that athletic ability. One thing I really like about Jamie is his football IQ, he gets his hands up into passing lanes when he knows he won't get to the QB. As i mentioned in the introductory portion of this article, his ability to be a 3 down backer has me intrigued. Southern Miss produced Adalius Thomas, and I think Collins has the potential to be a very good starter in the NFL.

Negatives

Is still growing into his frame and will need to continue to add a little muscle to his upper body which is very lean at the moment. Must use his hands more to disengage from lineman in the NFL, although he shows the ability to be explosive off the snap, is highly inconsistent and motor has been questioned. Will need to be more stout against the run but I think that will come with some extra weight added to his frame. Definitely more suited to be a 3-4 OLB than a 4-3 DE. Needs to maintain the effort every single snap, also didn't play against the best competition in conference USA.

Conclusion

I really like Collins as a pro prospect, he has the make-up to be a three down backer. I like his length and his speed, his ability to go out and cover or rush the passer. He moves down the line well. If he did what he did at Southern Miss at LSU, he's being talked about as a first round prospect. The whole point is, did he do what he did because he was at Southern Miss and not facing the best competition. For a team devoid of talent at the OLB, if you want to go elsewhere in the first couple of rounds, having the ability to nab Collins at the very top of the 3rd is an option.

Would i draft him for the New York Jets

Like I said earlier, I'm leaning more towards the guards, receivers and running backs in the first couple of rounds, so if we did go that way and Collins was on the board when we came to select in the third round, then I would absolutely consider him an option. I think he brings a lot to a defense and we need a pass rusher who can also cover in space. 39.5 tackles for loss and 16.5 sacks in two seasons - he has the talent and production.

Video Highlights

v Western Kentucky
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Jetfanmack · Mar 2, 2013

I liked Collins early in the process when it looked like he was a rd 4 prospect. Now he's probably a rd 2-3 prospect.

Murrell2878 · Mar 2, 2013

Jetfanmack said: ↑

I liked Collins early in the process when it looked like he was a rd 4 prospect. Now he's probably a rd 2-3 prospect.
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Probably early round 2 at this point.

Murrell2878 · Mar 29, 2013

Here's another Jamie Collins scouting report. If you haven't figured it out yet, I am screaming I WANT JAMIE COLLINS!!!!!!!!

http://www.detroitlionsdraft.com/2013/03/jamie-collins-scouting-report/

Jamie Collins Scouting Report

March 2nd, 2013

Collins changed numbers from 22 to 8, but he didn’t lose his amazing athleticism

Prospect: Jamie Collins, OLB, Southern Miss
Height: 6’3”
Weight: 250
Grade: 7.13 (Grading Scale)

Scouting Report:

Athleticism:
+well-developed physique with excellent core strength
+lots of explosive quick-twitch muscle
+led all LBs in vertical jump (41.5”!!) and broad jump at 139”, or eight inches longer than any other
+speed is on the high side of average (4.64 40) but has very good initial burst (1.56 10-yard split)
+gained 22 pounds between October and February and still put up those awesome workout numbers
-shows some tightness in his hips and shoulders

Pass Rush Ability:
+generated good power rush for playing DE at 228 pounds
+consistently explosive off the snap, beats tackle to the point of attack
+/-has demonstrated the ability to quickly flatten around the edge, though it is inconsistent
+keeps feet moving and uses his legs and core strength to leverage much bigger tackles on bull rush
-doesn’t use his hands to disengage quickly very often
+stays under control in pursuit in space, can adjust to QB movement and still make a play
+goes for the ball and strip sack, good at attacking the football itself
-doesn’t handle chip blocks from TE effectively, absorbs it and must restart. Also doesn’t anticipate it well all the time

Run Defense:
+thumping tackler with real pop to his hits
+keeps his head up and drives shoulder through the tackle with nicely sunken hips
+dodges blocks and sifts through the trash better than average
+can disengage with good hands, keeps his eye on the prize while blocked
+showed some ability to anchor the edge despite giving up more than 80 pounds to the blocker at times
-doesn’t always decipher run vs. pass quickly on plays, gets caught in pass rush mode on some run plays
-will overrun backside and edge containment at times

Coverage:
+locates the ball well and closes quickly on it
-doesn’t have a good feel for depth or width of his coverage responsibility
-gets caught staring in the backfield
+good at timing hits and getting hands on the ball to dislodge from receiver
-3 INTs in four seasons, dropped at least twice that many according to a USM coach

Technique:
-tends to start plays too high and rigid in his 2 pt. stance
+consistently shows good hand placement with real jolting power
+takes smart, direct angles to the football
+excellent form tackler that squares his target well and closes with power
-has an alarming tendency to get stiff and flat-footed when dropping in coverage

Intelligence/Effort:
+relentless hustler from first snap to final whistle
+consistently chases down plays run to the other side and down the field
+lauded by Golden Eagles teammates and staff for his work ethic and practice habits
+played on all four special teams units despite being the star player on a bad team
-will lose sight of the ball at times and get frozen on pump fakes and play action

Overall:Playing on a winless team in a non-BCS conference has obscured Jamie Collins, but scouts who have been thru Hattiesburg know him well. Collins played 4-3 defensive end at under 230 pounds and still showed good power and ability to beat pass protection with both speed and strength. His play earned him a Senior Bowl berth and he looked fantastic at the weigh-in, though he missed the week with an injury.

His Combine performance dropped jaws. Collins bulked up to 6’3” and 250 pounds with the shredded physique of a professional wrestler. He ranked at or near the top in just about every drill, which sent teams clamoring for more information. Here’s what they’ll find: Collins has an explosive first step and excellent closing burst. There is real pop to his hits and he is an excellent tackler that plays every down with equal intensity. The pass rush repertoire is more limited than many in this draft, but the athletic potential is off the charts. I talked to a position coach who interviewed Collins at the Combine and he advised me that Collins aced the interview, showing quick understanding of schemes and a strong football IQ. Collins best projects to the NFL as a 3-4 OLB even though he played as an undersized end almost exclusively at USM. His on-field résumé says 45-64 overall range, but the athletic prowess could push Collins into the top 35, even the late portion of the first round.—Jeff Risdon

Scouting Notes

Southern Miss vs. Nebraska

-uses outside shoulder dip to beat tackle and record a QB pressure
-makes good decision to not hit QB after throw
-loses outside contain on swing pass, chases play down well down the field
-spins inside off block and meets the RB in the hole, hits high but makes the tackle
-not fooled on bootleg, squares up Martinez and slams him for big loss/sack
-makes hustle tackle on final play of blowout loss

Western Kentucky vs. Southern Miss
-quickly gets off block and lifts the RB off the ground for a reverse suplex TFL
-exposes his shoulder to the block and gets pushed outside
-loses TE Doyle in his zone coverage and allows outside completion for 3rd down conversion
-quickly slides into 5-technique just before the snap and knifes into backfield thru B gap for sack
-diagnoses the slant and gets his hand up to deflect the pass
-jumps offside, penalty declined
-uses quick hands to push blocker outside, quickly cuts back inside and gets pressure on QB, forces incompletion

Southern Miss vs. Rice
-strings out stretch run, spins inside off block and makes initial hit on cutback
-attacks the QB on the read option and slams him at pitch point, forces awkward pitch and TFL
-stays patient on read option and closes with speed and power on the ball carrier for tackle at LOS
-frozen by play action fake, cannot shed block on ensuing end-around
-gets great jump off snap and flattens quickly around the tackle for sack and forced fumble
-twists inside, beats guard’s reaction and draws holding penalty as he forces QB to scramble
-leaps up and swats away extra point attempt
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Br4d · Mar 29, 2013

Sounds like a 4th round pick to me.

You have to be really careful about moving people up based on the combine. If they wind up rising because other people fall that's one thing but moving a guy up because he has a great track meet is a mistake.

Windeos · Mar 29, 2013

Maybe Collins is an option with our 2nd round pick if we don't go pass rush in the 1st?

Could be an interesting idea to go with the BPA with the 9th overall pick, the way people seem to suggest teams are going it'll be Star or Warmack available to choose from. Meaning our 2nd round pick should be used to bring in a pass rusher which is obviously our biggest need right now.

Murrell2878 · Mar 29, 2013

Br4dw4y5ux said: ↑

Sounds like a 4th round pick to me.

You have to be really careful about moving people up based on the combine. If they wind up rising because other people fall that's one thing but moving a guy up because he has a great track meet is a mistake.
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I was always high on him. He's moving up the charts because not many people knew of him. He played on a terrible team in a terrible conference. He's the real deal.

ajax · Mar 30, 2013

Like this guy a lot. If OLB is skipped in round 1, I'm hoping he's one of the OLB candidates Jets are really focusing on.

What had me a little worried is that mocks are moving him into the 2nd round now. Also, I've only been able to find two games online (Nebraska & W. Kentucky). He did really well @ combines too so he's no secret anymore.

jetsons · Mar 30, 2013

On paper he may look like a 2nd rounder but in that video he played like a 4th.

Ozymandias · Mar 30, 2013

if we skip on OLB in the first, I want the Jets to pursue Collins in the 2nd/3rd round. I would love a Jones/Collins combo.

possible scenarios:

1. Cordarelle Patterson 2. Menelik Watson 3. Jamie Collins

1. Jarvis Jones 2. Gio Bernard/Watson 3. Jamie Collins

1. Chance Warmack 2. Gio Bernard/Watson 3. Jamie Collins

yep. I really want Watson and Collins.

PuMa · Mar 31, 2013

I live 15 minutes from USM's stadium and have personally seen a couple of games and he played amazing,straight stood out from anyone. he is a good prospect and can play the pass well we will see though,i'll be rooting for him to join the green.

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