Xavier Collins Xavier Collins 5'10" | 160 lbs | DB Ryle | 2027 State KY is another corner who stood out to me last season. He is very reliable in zone coverage, showing the ability to read routes and flow through the secondary as needed. When the ball is thrown his way, Collins has shown the ability to react with perfect timing to make a play on the ball, finishing his junior year with two interceptions (one returned for a touchdown) and seven pass breakups in 14 games. He also recorded 52 tackles and three tackles for loss as a junior. Collins holds offers from Sterling, Trine, Mount Saint Joseph, Ohio Northern, and Georgetown (KY), and I expect more to come his way during his senior year.

Collins is a good coverage corner who looks comfortable being left on an island all game. He stays level-headed, doesn’t get rattled, and treats every snap like it’s its own play. I like that he doesn’t panic after giving up a catch or try to force something that isn’t there. He can come up and tackle, isn’t afraid to help in the run game, and does a nice job finishing in space. He put up 50 tackles, 7 PBUs, 2 interceptions, 3 tfls, and 1 forced fumble in year 3. He’s the type of corner you can trust to handle his assignment without needing a lot of help over the top.

Collins shows good instincts and vision, especially working in zone coverage. He does a nice job reading the quarterback’s eyes and breaking on the ball, with the ability to come off his assignment and make a play. He has a good change of direction, which helps him stay in phase and react quickly. He finished with 50 tackles, 7 PBUs, 3 TFLs, 3 interceptions, and 1 forced fumble. I like the awareness and ball production, and he’s a player who consistently puts himself in position to make plays.