Jamie Collins was drafted by the New England Patriots in the second round (52nd overall) of the 2013 NFL Draft.
CAREER TRANSACTIONSJamie Collins was drafted by the New England Patriots in the second round (52nd overall) of the 2013 NFL Draft.
CAREER NOTES
- His 21 career sacks are the fifth-best total in school history.
- Collins appeared in 52 games for Southern Mississippi, starting 34 contests.
- Recorded 314 tackles (196 solos) with 21 sacks for minus 150 yards, 45 stops for losses totaling 226 yards and15 quarterback pressures.
- Forced seven fumbles and recovered three others, as he returned two for a total of 29 yards, including a 16-yard touchdown.
- Registered three interceptions, returning two for touchdowns and had 18 passes defensed.
SEASONAL REVIEWS Senior Year (2012):
- First team All-Conference USA.
- Member of the Bednarik, Butkus, Lombardi and Nagurski Award watch lists.
- Led the Golden Eagles with 92 tackles (66 solos).
- Ranked second in the league and 21st nationally, as his 10 sacks tied Chris Jackson (1983) for fifth on the school’s single-season sack list.
Junior Year (2011):
- Earned All-American honorable mention and All-Conference USA first-team honors from The NFL Draft Report.
- Produced a total of 21 hits for loss as he stopped 16 ball carriers at the line of scrimmage for no gain.
- Added 13 third-down hits and two more on fourth-down snaps while runners amassed 155 yards on 81 running plays directed at him, which included just six first downs.
Sophomore Year (2010):
- Appeared in all 13 games, moving from safety to linebacker prior to the season opener.
- Finished third on the team with 76 tackles.
- Deflected two passes and came up with two interceptions for 37 yards, including a 32-yard return for a touchdown.
- Was in on 14 tackles for the kickoff coverage team and two more with the punt coverage unit.
- Credited with 10 tackles inside the red zone, including four on goal-line plays.
Freshman Year (2009):
- Collins was named to the USM Athletic Director's Honor Roll for the fall semester, appearing in all 13 games at safety.
- Registered 48 tackles (27 solos) with a pair of sacks.
- Caused a fumble and recovered two others, returning one 16 yards for a touchdown vs. Tulane.
- Recovered a fumbled kickoff return that he advanced 33 yards vs. Virginia and blocked a field goal try vs. Middle Tennessee State in the New Orleans Bowl.
PERSONAL
- Interdisciplinary Studies major, with an emphasis in Industrial Engineering Technology.
- Born October 20, 1989.
