Local power-back-turned-linebacker with upside and toughness
Collins is an intriguing Western Carolina **linebacker prospect** because he arrives with real offensive production and a physical, downhill mindset: as a senior at Swain County in 2023, he rushed for **1,743 yards and 17 touchdowns**, then made the switch to defense with the Catamounts.[3][6] He appeared in one game in 2024 and logged **2 carries for 6 yards**, so his college résumé is still very limited, but the differentiator is his proven competitiveness and contact balance from his running-back background, which can translate well if he keeps developing his read/react skills at linebacker.[1][2][3]
