Washburn University Athletics

At Washburn: Has played in 12 games and will compete for time in the running back rotation entering senior season.

In 2016: Finished second on the team with 408 rushing yards on 93 carries appearing in all 12 games scoring three touchdowns … recorded eight catches for 61 yards out of the backfield … had season-highs of 15 carries, 122 rushing yards and two touchdowns against Missouri Southern en route to Washburn offesive skill player of the week honors.

Background: A transfer from Independence Community College joining the Ichabods for spring practice … rushed for 361 yards on 66 carries playing in 10 games as a sophomore … led the team in rushing as a freshman with 591 yards and one score on 146 carries … as a senior at Field Kindley High School he rushed for 1,371 yards on 176 carries with 23 touchdowns … as a junior he compiled 1,351 yards on 149 carries and 19 touchdowns and as a sophomore he had 165 carries for 1,165 yards and eight touchdowns.

Personal: Son of Marcus and Dennia Collins … majoring in marketing.