I was impressed with the improvements Robert Collins Jr Robert Collins Jr 5'11" | 175 lbs | DB Staley | 2025 State MO . made during his junior year. I think he is best suited to play defense, but after a strong junior campaign, be on the lookout for RJ’s two-way recruitment to heat up going into his senior season. RJ’s quickness and vision displayed in the open field highlights his potential to be recruited as an offensive playmaker. RJ shows good instincts, acceleration, and physicality attacking underneath routes as an off-coverage defender. Quick feet, a fast change of direction, and good long speed allows RJ to easily turn and stay in phase as a press man defender. RJ’s awareness, good tackling ability, and next level strength allows him to play multiple spots in a collegiate secondary.

Robert Collins Jr Robert Collins Jr 5'11" | 175 lbs | DB Staley | 2025 State MO (RJ) may be the most underrated cornerback in Kansas City. He recently attended a game day visit at South Dakota State and has been invited to several other campuses in the region. Watch for offers to start to roll in before the new year gets here. Good balance, vision, and long speed displayed weaving through traffic on kick return highlight RJ’s value as a returner in college. Good instincts and acceleration show attacking underneath routes in his area when he is playing off coverage. Quick feet, a smooth change of direction, length, and strength at the catchpoint highlight RJ’s ability to thrive as a man defender at the next level. Good instincts, effort in pursuit, and tackling ability allow RJ to be a versatile defensive back in college.

To wrap up this list of talented defensive backs, I have Robert Collins Jr Robert Collins Jr 5'11" | 175 lbs | DB Staley | 2025 State MO . Collins is a promising incoming junior that thrives on the outside at corner. He has proven to have scheme versatility, showing the ability to thrive in both man and zone coverage. In zone coverage, he does a great job of reading routes and breaks on the ball with perfect timing to make a play. He has impressive ball skills, showing the ability to attack the ball at its highest point and come away with an interception. In man coverage, he does a great job of opening up and running with receivers to mirror their routes. He also has shown the ability to come downhill to make open tackles both after the catch and against the run. Collins has yet to receive any offers but I expect some to come his way soon as he has received some college interest and has the talent to play at the next level.