Why Tulsa's Zaven Collins Is Projected As A First-round Nfl Draft Pick: 'it Would Be Tough To Pass Him Up'

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By Scott WrightStaff writerswright@oklahoman.comBack in the fall of 2016, when he was leading Hominy to the Class A state football championships, Zaven Collins was a quarterback and a safety. On Monday morning, Mel Kiper Jr., ESPN’s NFL Draft expert, discussed whether Collins could be a viable first-round choice as a defensive end. Collins, you could say, has grown up. In truth, Collins only added about 40 pounds to his 6-foot-4 frame since high school, now weighing 260, but more importantly, he found his niche as an outside linebacker/defensive end during four seasons at the University of Tulsa. As a junior at TU in the fall, Collins was given the Bronko Nagurski Award as the nation’s best defensive player after a season in which he totaled 54 tackles, 11.5 tackles for loss, four sacks and four interceptions.Read more on NewsOK.com

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Why Tulsa's Zaven Collins Is Projected As A First-round Nfl Draft Pick: 'it Would Be Tough To Pass Him Up'

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