Maury’s Hunter Collins Jr. Hunter Collins Jr. 5'10" | 170 lbs | DB Maury | 2026 State VA committed to play for Sacred Heart University late last week, he ranked 23rd in our 2026 overall class rankings. He is very smart and instinctive defensive back that looks ready to play immediately at the next level. Great ball skills and footwork, Collins had other suitors but ultimately decided on the Pioneers.

Highly instinctive safety. Had 6 interceptions jr year and dynamic on returns. Great feet and ball skills. Nice wingspan. Large, soft hands, catches everything. See things before they happen, great processing speed and reaction time. Comes up and fills the alley. Will lay the wood on you, good contact power given size. His size is the 1 caveat and is slowing down his recruiting IMO. Has Sacred Heart and Toledo offers. I considered whether he could be an FBS corner. He has great feet, but question hip fluidity, and he has always played with everything in front of him. He’s probably an FCS Safety, with potential to be a punt returner as well. A certain D coordinator will love this kid, due to his versatility, instincts, straight line speed, and hard nosed attitude. He is very Honey Badger like, as he can blitz off the edge and has great twitch and disrupts. Everything about him is intuitive and explosive, he beats everyone to the punch. Great pure player, who changes the game at HS level. Awareness is different. Believe he is a kid who redshirts, adds weight, and can overachieve. Can find his way onto FBS roster, only hold up is size. He can play effectively at all 3 levels, even in college. He can disrupt game plan because of instincts and straight line speed. Will standout in right defensive system, worthy of more FCS offers and G5 consideration.

Collins has an offer from Sacred Heart. Collins showcased excellent ball skills last season, playing like a centerfielder from his safety position. He has a knack for high-pointing the football and coming down with interceptions. I love how quickly Collins reacts and closes in on the ball carrier, whether it’s a run or pass play. He plays much bigger than his size and has solid tackling skills. I’m not too worried about his size. Collins can put on some good weight and get stronger once he reaches college, so he’ll be able to handle the physicality.

One FBS offer is not enough for Maury’s Hunter Collins Jr. Hunter Collins Jr. 5'10" | 170 lbs | DB Maury | 2026 State VA the reigning state champ deserves more! He plays corner, safety and wideout for the Commodores and is always around the football regardless. Demonstrating great range and quarterback awareness in his coverage skills, Collins has a chance to lead Maury to another state title this fall.