Jed Collins

Rushing attempts:	27
Rushing yards:	68
Rushing touchdowns:	3
Receptions:	44
Receiving yards:	213
Receiving touchdowns:	5
	Stats at Pro Football Reference

Jed Collins
	Collins with the New Orleans Saints (2013)
No. 45
Position:	Fullback
Personal information
Born:	March 3, 1986 (age 38); San Juan Capistrano, California, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:	255 lb (116 kg)
Career information
High school:	Mission Viejo; (Mission Viejo, California)
College:	Washington State
Undrafted:	2008
Career history
	Philadelphia Eagles (2008); Chicago Bears (2008); Cleveland Browns (2008); Kansas City Chiefs (2009); Arizona Cardinals (2009); Cleveland Browns (2009–2010); Tennessee Titans (2010); New Orleans Saints (2010–2013); Detroit Lions (2014); Dallas Cowboys (2015)*;
	* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
	Second-team All-Pro (2011); Second-team All-Pac-10 (2007);
Career NFL statistics
Rushing attempts:
Rushing attempts:	27
Rushing yards:	68
Rushing touchdowns:	3
Receptions:	44
Receiving yards:	213
Receiving touchdowns:	5
	Stats at Pro Football Reference

Jedidiah Gabriel Collins (born March 3, 1986) is an American former professional football player who was a fullback in the National Football League (NFL). He was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles as an undrafted free agent in 2008. After playing college football at Washington State. He was also a member of the Chicago Bears, Cleveland Browns, Kansas City Chiefs, Arizona Cardinals, Tennessee Titans, New Orleans Saints, Detroit Lions, and Dallas Cowboys.

Early life

Collins was a two-sport letterman (football and basketball) at Mission Viejo High School in Mission Viejo, California. One of his teammates on both the football and basketball teams was future NFL quarterback Mark Sanchez. He was recruited to Washington State as a linebacker but played primarily at tight end, setting a school record in 2007 for most catches by a tight end.^[1]^[2]

Professional career

Philadelphia Eagles

Collins was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles as an undrafted free agent following the 2008 NFL draft. He was waived during final cuts, but was re-signed to the team's practice squad on September 3, 2008. He was released from the practice squad on October 21.

Chicago Bears

Collins was signed to the Chicago Bears' practice squad on October 28, 2008, but was released on November 24.

Cleveland Browns (first stint)

On November 26, 2008, Collins was signed by the Cleveland Browns. He was a member of the active roster for two games before he was waived and re-signed to the team's practice squad on December 11. He was not re-signed by the Browns following the 2008 season.

Kansas City Chiefs

On January 8, 2009, Collins signed a two-year contract with the Kansas City Chiefs. However, he was waived during final roster cuts on September 4.

Arizona Cardinals

On November 4, 2009, Collins was signed to the Arizona Cardinals' practice squad. He was released on November 24.

Cleveland Browns (second stint)

On December 2, 2009, Collins re-signed to the Browns' practice squad, and was re-signed after the conclusion of the 2009 season on January 7, 2010. He was waived by the Browns prior to the start of training camp on June 15.

Tennessee Titans

Collins would sign with the Tennessee Titans on August 6, 2010,^[3] but was waived during final cuts on September 4.

New Orleans Saints

Collins signed with the New Orleans Saints' practice squad on September 23, 2010. The Saints at the time, were the defending Super Bowl champions. After spending the entire 2010 season on their practice squad, starting fullback Heath Evans retired, and Collins became the Saints' starter. In his first season as a starter, the Saints' yards-per-carry average went from 22nd in the NFL in 2010 to fourth in the league in 2011, and Collins would be rated by as the second best fullback that season.^[4] He also served as the Saints' backup long snapper behind Justin Drescher.

Detroit Lions

On March 19, 2014, Collins signed a one-year deal with the Detroit Lions, where his offensive coordinator was former Saints coach Joe Lombardi.^[5]

Dallas Cowboys

On March 12, 2015, Collins signed a one-year contract with the Dallas Cowboys.^[6] Collins was cut on May 18 so the Cowboys could re-acquire fullback Tyler Clutts.

References

^ Erica Beck, "Jed Collins: More Than Just a Football Player", Washington State University, September 10, 2007.
^ Craig Smith, "WSU Football Notebook:| Collins expects to play", Seattle Times, November 16, 2007.
^ "Jed Collins RB #46". titansonline.com. Archived from the original on March 3, 2016. Retrieved December 12, 2010.
^ [1]^{[dead link]}
^ Lions agree to terms with FB Jed Collins Archived March 20, 2014, at the Wayback Machine detroitlions.com, March 19, 2014
^ O'Hara, Mike (March 12, 2015). "FB Jed Collins signs with Cowboys". Detroit Lions. Archived from the original on March 14, 2015. Retrieved March 12, 2015.

External links

Jed Collins at NFL.com
Detroit Lions bio Archived March 20, 2014, at the Wayback Machine
New Orleans Saints bio Archived November 19, 2010, at the Wayback Machine
Tennessee Titans bio
Washington State Cougars bio

[1] Erica Beck, "Jed Collins: More Than Just a Football Player", Washington State University, September 10, 2007.

[2] Craig Smith, "WSU Football Notebook:| Collins expects to play", Seattle Times, November 16, 2007.

[3] "Jed Collins RB #46". titansonline.com. Archived from the original on March 3, 2016. Retrieved December 12, 2010.

[4] [1]^{[dead link]}

[5] Lions agree to terms with FB Jed Collins Archived March 20, 2014, at the Wayback Machine detroitlions.com, March 19, 2014

[6] O'Hara, Mike (March 12, 2015). "FB Jed Collins signs with Cowboys". Detroit Lions. Archived from the original on March 14, 2015. Retrieved March 12, 2015.

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