High-upside HCU linebacker with a disruptive pedigree
Shakir Collins brings a sturdy 6-foot-0, 237-pound frame and a reputation as a converted safety who grew into an impact outside linebacker, with Houston Christian noting his 4-year high school starting experience and a background that included 139 tackles, 15 sacks, and 4 forced fumbles at Adelanto High School. He also drew attention as a three-star recruit, and USA Today highlighted that he blossomed after the move to linebacker, even earning Southland Conference Defensive Player of the Year recognition. The appeal here is clear: downhill physicality, versatility, and playmaking juice—exactly the kind of tone-setter a defense can build around.
