NDSU

HIGH SCHOOL: Three-year starter for La Follette High School and head coach Mike Harris...Two-time all-city and all-conference selection...Associated Press all-state defensive team as a senior...Recorded 57 tackles, eight pass breakups, three interceptions and two receiving touchdowns in 2013...Three-time letterwinner...Helped La Follette advance to playoffs in 2013...Also competed in basketball, bowling and track and field.

PERSONAL: Majoring in university studies...Graduated high school early and enrolled at NDSU for the 2014 spring semester...Son of Willie and Amy Collins...Has one brother, Justus, and a sister Anna...Father played football for Wisconsin (1978-81)...Cousins that played collegiate football include Julian Collins (Dartmouth, 2003-2007), Cameron Collins (Oregon State, 2007-2011) and Shane Savage (Cornell/Richmond, 2008-2013).