Continuing Southern Miss’ history of sending players to the next level, 18 former Golden Eagles have been listed on an NFL roster this season.
Jamie Collins-New England Patriots & Cleveland Browns
Linebacker Jamie Collins is one of the most successful prospects to come out of Southern Miss in the last 10 years. Collins won a Super Bowl with the Patriots after being drafted for his athleticism and high motor back in 2013. He was later traded to the Cleveland Browns in 2016. The linebacker has a total of 249 career tackles with 13.