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Alex Collins

RB

A 5th-round pick (171st overall) in the 2016 NFL Draft out of Arkansas, Alex Collins has built an NFL career since. He last played in 2021 with SEA, a career spanning 6 NFL seasons. Last season's 35.3 ScoutIndex Rating landed in the 13th percentile among RBs, below average for the position. His rush efficiency stands out most — the 95th percentile at the position. Across 5 NFL seasons, he has totaled 1,997 rushing yards and 18 touchdowns.

Size

5'10", 210#

College

Arkansas

Draft

Rd 5, 171st overall (2016)

Seasons

2016–2021

2017 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
66.3

90th percentile among RBs

15 games · 235 touches

Volume×0.1+1.54
Receiving×0.14-0.99
Total EPA×0.24+0.00
Conversion×0.1+1.56
Ball security×0.06-0.95
Yards/carry×0.12+1.63
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+1.68

2017 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed32▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among RBs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burst6▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.

Agilityno data▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine RBs (faster = higher).

Size30▶

Height/weight z-score vs. the RB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).

Rushing

Rush Efficiency95▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry94▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion93▶

(Rushing first downs + ½ rushing TD) ÷ carry.

Receiving

Receiving9▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target, plus a reception-volume bonus — the same formula behind the Rating's receiving component.

Impact

Ball Security16▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume92▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency52▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2021SEA35.3114112987
2020SEA55.1377214
2018BAL29.6104117151051
2017BAL66.315973623187
2016SEA51.2912511184

Career profile

Across 5 NFL seasons on file, Alex Collins has played in 48 regular-season games, playing for 3 teams: SEA (2016), BAL (2017–2018), SEA (2020–2021).

He has rushed for 1,997 yards and 18 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 59 passes for 467 yards and 1 touchdown. His most productive rushing season was 2017 with BAL: 973 yards and 6 touchdowns in 15 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2017: a 66.3, in the 90th percentile among RBs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2017 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
Home8
575
72/g
4
11
1.4/g
83
10/g
0
Away7
398
57/g
2
12
1.7/g
104
15/g
0
In division5
341
68/g
2
9
1.8/g
97
19/g
0
Out of division10
632
63/g
4
14
1.4/g
90
9/g
0
In wins8
464
58/g
4
18
2.3/g
120
15/g
0
In losses7
509
73/g
2
5
0.7/g
67
10/g
0
On grass14
943
67/g
6
23
1.6/g
187
13/g
0
On turf1
30
30/g
0
0
0.0/g
0
0/g
0
Indoors1
30
30/g
0
0
0.0/g
0
0/g
0
Outdoors14
943
67/g
6
23
1.6/g
187
13/g
0

2017 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 2CLE42 rush yds, 0 TD30.3
Week 3JAX82 rush yds, 0 TD75.3
Week 4PIT82 rush yds, 0 TD37.4
Week 5LV55 rush yds, 0 TD55.5
Week 6CHI74 rush yds, 0 TD48.4
Week 7MIN30 rush yds, 0 TD45
Week 8MIA113 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 30 yds, 0 TD99
Week 9TEN43 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 3 yds, 0 TD43.4
Week 11GB49 rush yds, 1 TD · 4 rec, 22 yds, 0 TD47.3
Week 12HOU60 rush yds, 1 TD · 2 rec, -3 yds, 0 TD54.5
Week 13DET75 rush yds, 2 TD · 2 rec, 23 yds, 0 TD87.9
Week 14PIT120 rush yds, 1 TD · 2 rec, 46 yds, 0 TD99
Week 15CLE19 rush yds, 0 TD · 5 rec, 33 yds, 0 TD23.8
Week 16IND51 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 15 yds, 0 TD39.4
Week 17CIN78 rush yds, 1 TD · 2 rec, 18 yds, 0 TD63.1

Alex Collins — common questions

What position does Alex Collins play?
Alex Collins is listed as an RB.
Which teams has Alex Collins played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Alex Collins has played for SEA (2016), BAL (2017–2018), SEA (2020–2021).
Where did Alex Collins go to college?
Alex Collins played college football at Arkansas.
When was Alex Collins drafted?
Alex Collins was selected in round 5, 171st overall, of the 2016 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Alex Collins scored?
Alex Collins has 19 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (18 rushing, 1 receiving).
What is Alex Collins's ScoutIndex Rating?
Alex Collins rated 35.3 for 2021, the 13th percentile among RBs. Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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