Nick Collins

Height:
5-11
Weight:
261
Class:
Senior

2014 at MERCER: Saw action in seven games on the defensive line as a sophomore … Totaled 13 tackles (4 solo, 9 assisted) on the year … Finished with 1.5 tackles for loss and an assisted sack … Had a season-high three tackles on a trio of occasions … Recorded two tackles, one for loss, in a win over Warner (Nov. 15).

2013 at MERCER: Played in all 12 games at nose tackle during redshirt freshman season … Made eight starts on the year … Helped the Mercer defense hold five teams under 100 yards rushing and three teams under 250 yards of total offense … Totaled 20 tackles (9 solo, 11 assisted) in 2013 … Finished with six tackles for loss and three sacks … Recorded first career sack in a triumph over Berry (Sep. 21) … Had a season-high five tackles, 1.5 for loss, in a victory at Davidson (Nov. 2) … Forced a fumble in a historic victory over Stetson (Nov. 23).

HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Tucker High School in Tucker, Ga., where he was awarded the Presidential Award for Academic Achievement … Earned two varsity letters in football and track … Under head football coach Franklin Stephens, Collins was named a Dekalb County All-Star and helped his team win two region championships.

PERSONAL: Born July 7, 1994 to parents Keith and Felicia Collins in Memphis, Tenn. … Has two siblings, Kristian and Decorian … Chose Mercer for its strong academics and the opportunity to help rebuild the football program … Plans to major in Sports Business Management and Pre-Med.