Jerome Collins
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| New York Giants — No. 86 | |
| Tight end | |
| Date of birth: April 18, 1982 | |
| Place of birth: Columbus, Georgia | |
| Height: 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | Weight: 267 lb (121 kg) |
| National Football League debut | |
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| 2005 for the St. Louis Rams | |
| Career history | |
| College: Notre Dame | |
| NFL Draft: 2005 / Round: 5 / Pick: 144 | |
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| Stats at NFL.com | |
Jerome Vincent Collins (born August 18, 1982 in Columbus, Georgia) is an American football tight end for the New York Giants of the National Football League. He was originally drafted by the St. Louis Rams in the fifth round of the 2005 NFL Draft. He played college football at Notre Dame.
[edit] Early years
Jerome attended Wheaton Warrenville South High School from 1996 - 2000. He was on the undefeated 1998 Illinois (IHSA) football championship team for division 6-A, which at the time was the most populated division of Illinois high schools. Jerome played high school football with former University of Illinois quarterback Jon Beutjer and Northwestern University wide receiver Jon Schweighardt.
[edit] Professional career
Collins was the 144th pick of the 2005 NFL Draft by the St. Louis Rams from the University of Notre Dame. He played for the Rams and the Dallas Cowboys practice squads before coming to the Colts on October 4, 2006. He was placed on injured reserve after injuring his achilles tendon during practice in December 2006. On February 23, 2007, the Colts released Collins. Jerome Collins was signed to the New York Giants practice squad prior to the week 1 game against the Cowboys and was signed to the active roster after week 15. Jerome Collins has won back to back Super Bowls with the Colts and Giants.
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