Gregory Vincent Collins (born December 8, 1952) is an American character actor and a former professional American football linebacker who played in three National Football League seasons from 1975–1977. Early life Collins was born in Troy, Michigan. He played college football at the University of Notre Dame, and played on the 1973 Notre Dame National Championship team under Ara Parseghian. Career During his career in the NFL, Collins played for the San Francisco 49ers, the Seattle Seahawks and the Buffalo Bills. As an actor he has appeared in films, including 976-EVIL, The Rock and New Alcatraz, and television shows, including 24, and True Blood. He also had four appearances in Full House as Second Prisoner, Tough Guy, and Sy. He also had an appearance on The Jeff Foxworthy Show as a dry ice delivery man. Filmography Film Television References 1952 births Male actors from Michigan American male film actors American male television actors American football linebackers Buffalo Bills players Living people Notre Dame Fighting Irish football players People from Troy, Michigan San Francisco 49ers players Seattle Seahawks players