Highly productive, big-framed defensive lineman who could play a number of spots along the front. Measured at 6-foot-3.5, 265 pounds with a 33.75-inch arm prior to his senior season. Has been a dominant, highly productive defensive lineman on Friday nights dating back to his sophomore season. Tallied 30 sacks over his final two seasons at Gardendale High. Frequently in opposing backfields, using his quickness and overall athleticism to make plays behind the line. A fluid mover who closes quickly behind the line of scrimmage. Has the body of a future interior defensive lineman but the movement skills of an EDGE…

Collins moves into the top 50 from outside the top 100 with back-to-back impressive showings at the Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Game and the Under Armour All-American Game. The 6-foot-3.5, 265 pounder flashed some dominant tendencies while facing top offensive linemen. His highs are hard to deny.

Kelby Collins turned in a strong practice on Wednesday afternoon at the Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Game. The 6-foot-4, 265-pounder often worked as a big defensive end and made plays as a pass rusher. We saw Collins lock horns with Stanton Ramil on a number of occasions with each having their moments. Collins’ flashes were among the best of the loaded Alabama defensive front. The Gardendale (Ala.) product is a smooth, coordinated athlete. He’s capable of timing up the snap and using his short area quickness to knife into the backfield. Collins’ physicality and consistency from snap to snap can continue to…