Kansas State’s speedy, high-upside DB with track-grade burst
RJ Collins enters Kansas State as a versatile defensive back with real athletic pop: he was ranked as the No. 29 safety in the 2025 class by ESPN and also owned elite track speed in high school, including a Missouri 200-meter state title in 21.23 seconds. In the 2025 season, he did not see game action, so the evaluation is built more on projection than production. What makes him intriguing is the combo of verified speed, multi-sport explosiveness, and family ties to K-State, which usually helps with buy-in and development. He looks like a long-term fit for a secondary that values range and upside.
