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Zaven Collins Entering NFL With Chip On His Shoulder

Doubting Tulsa LB Zaven Collins? That mistake’s been made before. Collins has gone from unknown recruit to one of the most intriguing athletes in the entire 2021 NFL Draft Class.

In high school, most of the football world didn’t know Collins’ name. But he was a star of Hominy, Oklahoma. As a senior, playing quarterback and defense, he racked up nearly 50 total touchdowns with 91 tackles on the other side of the football. He led Hominy High to its fourth state title his senior season, blowing out Wynnewood. By halftime, Hominy led 35-7 and went on to win 42-14.