Landon Alexander Collins, a strong safety for the National Football League’s New York Giants, was born on January 10, 1994. He participated on the Alabama team that won the 2013 BCS National Championship Game while playing collegiate football there.
In the second round of the 2015 NFL Draft, the New York Giants selected him. Collins attended three Pro Bowls while playing for them and was selected to the 2016 All-Pro Team.
He has also participated in football games for the Washington Redskins. Collins was a two-sport star in football and track at Dutchtown High School in Geismar, Louisiana. He was an All-American defensive back in football.
The New York Giants selected Collins in the second round (33rd overall) of the 2015 NFL Draft. The Giants traded with the Tennessee Titans to choose Collins even though they had the 40th and eighth overall choices in the second round at the time.
Collins re-joined the Giants on October 6, 2022, and joined their practice squad. For the Week 7 and Week 8 games against the Jacksonville Jaguars and Seattle Seahawks, Collins was promoted from the practice squad.
How Good Is Landon Collins?
According to PFF, who rated Landon Collins as the NFL’s greatest run defender among safety, he has made 20 stops, two sacks, and an interception.
Why Did Landon Collins Leave The Giants?
Landon Collins signed the Washington Redskins as a free agent in 2019 after playing his first four seasons with the Giants.
Collins’ final two seasons at Washington were cut short due to foot and Achilles tendon problems, respectively. In March, the Commanders allowed him to go.