Collins, Mark

CARDS: Action Packed 1990, Fleer 1990, Action Packed 1992, Pro Set 1989
ACQUIRED: TTM 2022, C/o Work
SENT: 1/13 RECEIVED: 3/5 (51 days)

CAREER SNAPSHOT:

  • Mark Collins played DB at Call State Fullerton from 1982-’85.
  • He led the conference in ’83 with 7 interceptions, and then followed that up in ’84 with 6.
  • In 46 contests he had 20 interceptions for 193 yards.
  • Second round pick of the New York Giants in 1986.
  • Although injuries limited his effectiveness early in his career, he became well regarded as a fierce tackler and defender in the secondary.
  • Played for the Giants for 8 seasons, logging 17 picks for 104 yards and a TD.
  • Signed with the Chiefs in 1994.
  • Had a career high 6 interceptions in 1996.
  • Played for the Packers in 1997, and closed out his career with the Seahawks in 1998.

ACCOLADES:

  • All Pro 1989

NOTES:

Mark was a good cornerback in an era of glamour, where there was a lot of emphasis on interceptions and not at all on pass deflections.

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