Nate Collins
_(cropped).jpg) Collins in 2016 | |||||||||
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| Position: | Defensive tackle | ||||||||
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| Born: | December 14, 1987 White Plains, New York, U.S. | ||||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||||||
| Weight: | 296 lb (134 kg) | ||||||||
| Career information | |||||||||
| High school: | King & Low-Heywood Thomas School (Stamford, Connecticut) | ||||||||
| College: | Virginia | ||||||||
| Undrafted: | 2010 | ||||||||
| Career history | |||||||||
| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||||||||
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| Player stats at NFL.com · PFR | |||||||||
Nathaniel Allen Collins (born December 14, 1987) is a former
Professional career
Jacksonville Jaguars
Collins was signed by the
Chicago Bears
Collins was signed by the Chicago Bears on May 23, 2012.[2] On July 20, 2012, Collins was suspended for 1 game after violating the league's substance policy.[3] In 2013, Collins was set to become a restricted free agent,[4] though he was signed to a one-year deal on March 14.[5] In week four against the New Orleans Saints, Collins tore his ACL, and missed the remainder of the season.[6] Collins was placed on injured reserve on October 9.[7] Two days before the start of the 2014 free agency period, Collins re-signed with the Bears on a one-year deal.[8] The Bears released Collins on August 23, 2014.[9]
Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Collins was signed as a free agent on April 10, 2015, by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League.
Personal life
Collins attended
In April 2011, Collins and New York Giants receiver Victor Cruz started the clothing brand, Young Whales. The line, a play on words of a high-stakes casino gambler "whale", was ready for purchase online by September 2011.[10]
After his football career ended, Collins became a professional podcaster, often being referred to as “Doctor Fax” on the Green Light podcast, with former Virginia teammate and two-time NFL Super Bowl Champion Chris Long serving as the show’s host.
References
- ^ Ganguli, Tania (March 16, 2012). "Jaguars rescind rights to defensive tackle Nate Collins". The Florida Times-Union. Retrieved December 26, 2023.
- ^ "Bears agree to 1-year deal with DT Collins - Yahoo! Sports". Sports.yahoo.com. May 23, 2012. Archived from the original on May 27, 2012. Retrieved July 30, 2012.
- ^ "Bears player Collins suspended for 1 game". UPI.com. July 20, 2012. Retrieved July 30, 2012.
- ^ Mayer, Larry (January 9, 2013). "Which Bears are due to become free agents?". Chicago Bears. Retrieved January 9, 2013.
- ^ "Bears sign DT Nate Collins". Yahoo! Sports. Associated Press. March 14, 2013. Retrieved March 14, 2013.
- ^ Mayer, Larry (October 7, 2013). "Nate Collins out for season with torn ACL". Chicago Bears. Retrieved October 7, 2013.
- ^ Wiederer, Dan (October 9, 2013). "Bears promote Tupou to active roster, place Collins on IR". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved October 14, 2013.
- ^ Wiederer, Dan. "DT Collins, QB Palmer sign 1-year deals with Bears". Chicago Tribune.com. Retrieved March 9, 2014.
- ^ Biggs, Brad (August 23, 2014). "Bears begin cuts, release veteran safety Wilson". chicagotribune.com.
- ^ Eisenband, Jeffrey (February 1, 2012). "Victor Cruz Has Hot Clothing Line On His Hands". Yahoo! Sports. Retrieved October 8, 2013.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Pro Football Reference
Media related to Nate Collins at Wikimedia Commons
