jamie collins

Given his athleticism, in particular his explosiveness, Collins projects to be able to play in multiple roles for the Patriots. The team has a need to improve its coverage at the linebacker spot, and it would not come as a surprise to see Collins play alongside Mayo in sub defensive packages. Though the Patriots have the personnel set to run four-man fronts, it will be interesting to see if they also elect to work in some 3-4 looks, in which Collins would be a capable weakside outside linebacker (sometimes called the “Jack” linebacker). That position lends itself to pass-rushing opportunities, and Collins clearly can rush the passer. If the Patriots don’t see Collins as a fit in sub packages as a coverage player, he has the juice to be a rusher as well. The bottom line with a player like Collins is that his athleticism is impressive enough that he’ll find his way on the field in some capacity. That will extend to special teams as well, where Collins has the tools to be an outstanding coverage player.

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I’ve seen him cover running backs and tight ends and wide receivers in the slot,” Duggan said of Collins, who 18 passes defensed and three picks (two returned for touchdowns) over the course of his career at USM. “He understands pass coverage assignments, and he’s so strong that when he gets his hands on you, you aren’t moving. But he also has really good speed and good bend, and he can cover with the best of them. Tight ends, he can match up with them. He’s really fast and really athletic and really strong.

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Jamie, with his ability to cover people — running backs and tight ends in the flat — and his ability to run with guys in the flat, I think Belichick will make him a household name.

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“One of the most explosive edge rushers in this draft. He’ll line up, stick his hands in the dirt and get his hands in the quarterback.” – Mike Mayock

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Do you see Jamie Collins playing on the line of scrimmage or off?

BB: He’s done both. He was basically a defensive end last year. His sophomore year he was more of an off the line ‘backer. His freshman year he was a safety and his junior year he was a 34 outside linebacker where he was on the line but he was in coverage, whereas this past year, he wasn’t in coverage very often. He has a lot of versatility. We’ll see how it goes.

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Presents a long, lean frame that NFL teams look for in a stand-up pass rusher. Quick feet and long strides help him close on quarterbacks, move down the line to crash on runs, as well as give him the short-area agility to move in coverage with slot receivers for short periods despite his height and length. Short area quickness, and the ability to redirect in an instant. Power hands at times. Capable of shedding in either direction to contain or fill a gap. Knows to knock receivers at the line and crossers off their routes with his strong arm extension. Has the length to wrap up ballcarriers trying to avoid him in the backfield, as well as grab backs running away from him.

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