FILM ROOM: Dissecting the skill set of new Gators commit Kelby Collins
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Name: Kelby Collins
Class: 2023
Position: Defensive lineman
Height/Weight: 6-foot-4, 265 pounds
Location/School: Gardendale (Ala.) High
Committed to: Florida Gators
On3 Consensus Ranking: No. 60 player overall | No. 7 defensive lineman | No. 8 prospect in Alabama
Scouting Report on Kelby Collins
“Highly productive, big-framed defensive lineman who could play a number of spots along the front. Measured at 6-foot-5, 278 pounds with a 6-foot-6 wing-span prior to his junior season.
Has been a dominant high school defensive lineman for a few seasons. Totaled 20 tackles for loss and 12 sacks as a junior. Frequently in opposing backfields, using quick and strong hands to disengage from blocks. A fluid mover who closes quickly behind the line of scrimmage. A strong run defender and chases down plays from the back side.
Could line up as a big defensive end or move inside at the next level pending on his size. Lacks high end length for the position relative to other highly-ranked peers.” — Charles Power, On3 Director of Scouting and Rankings
On3 Biography
According to Gardendale coach Chad Eads, Kelby Collins was “made” to play the defensive line.
“He’s a guy who started halfway through his freshman year,” Eads told AL.com. “We try to avoid that here, but we just couldn’t keep him off the field. He’s already really improved with his pass rush and the way he uses his hands. His quickness at the line of scrimmage is hard to match. You just don’t see that every day.
“There are not many that can rush a quarterback and stuff a run like he can. He’s also a very good kid and a good student. It’s been fun going through the process with him.”
Away from football, Collins likes playing video games and playing basketball. He plans on majoring in engineering or sports science. His parents are Donchelle and Andrew Collins. His sibling is Drew Collins.
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