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Jim Collins is a former inside linebacker out of Syracuse, selected by the Los Angeles Rams with the 43rd overall pick (round 2) in the 1981 NFL Draft. He played 93 regular-season games from 1981 to 1989. He was named to 1 Pro Bowl.
Draft Details
Jim Collins Career Stats
- 1× Pro Bowl selection.
- Primary starter for 4 seasons.
Career Totals
| Games | Sacks | Def INT |
|---|---|---|
| 93 | 4.5 | 6 |
Career span: 1981–1989.
Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026
Draft Class Context
Jim Collins was the 1st of 3 ILBs selected in the 1981 draft. The 43rd overall pick has been used 60 times in draft history. Its most productive selection was Muhsin Muhammad in 1996, who played 171 games. Syracuse had 3 players drafted in 1981, among them Andrew Gissinger and Andy Gissinger. Career statistics for him are not currently held in this database; coverage is thinner for earlier draft classes.
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