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Alabama Football: Landon Collins on a mission to become best NFL safety

Drafted by the Giants with the first pick in the second round, Alabama football safety Landon Collins determination to make the teams that passed on him suffer has turned out well.

After declaring early for the NFL draft, the NFL advisory board assured him as a surefire first-round pick after leading the Crimson Tide in tackles from his safety position. The memorable Thursday night ended with all 32 teams passing on him.

Displaying a gigantic chip on his shoulder, Landon set out to prove he was ready. Moved to free safety, Collins was a natural tallying 112 tackles and one interception.