Desmond Collins

Position:
Defensive Tackle
Height:
6-4
Weight:
269
Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
Salt Lake City, Utah
High School:
Highland HS

2013: Strong player with an opportunity to join the defensive line rotation this season. 2012: Desmond missed spring ball due to a broken foot suffered just days before camp. 2011: Redshirt … played several positions along the defensive line for the Beavers’ scout team.

HIGHLAND: Rivals ranked him the 39th best strongside defensive end in the country and the ninth-best overall prospect in Utah … recorded 82 tackles and 11.5 sacks as a senior, and 78 tackles and 4.5 sacks as a junior … played in 38 career varsity games … also played offensive guard for Highland … helped Highland to the State 4A title … First Team All-State on both sides of the ball … also played basketball.

PERSONAL: Born October 30, 1992 in Provo, Utah … son of Fletcher and Meisi Collins … has three siblings, Leitu, Puaeleo and Saiga … enjoys playing guitar … lists his greatest athletic thrill as “taking the state championship” … plans to study new media communications and plans to be a sports writer … undeclared major.