ɐtˈɛndɪŋ tˈɛksəs ˈeɪɐnd ˈɛm jˌuːnɪvˈɜːsᵻɾi, kˈɑːlᵻnz wʌzɐ fˈoːɹspˈoːɹt stˈɑːɹ, tʃˈiːfli nˈoʊn fɔːɹ hɪz ɐbˈɪləɾi æz ɐ fˈʊtbɔːl pˈʌntɚ.
Attending Texas A&M University, Collins was a four-sport star, chiefly known for his ability as a football punter.