Kelby Collins
Kelby Collins  DE  Florida | NFL Draft 2026 Souting Report - Portrait Image
Kelby Collins
Height
6-4
Weight
278
College
Florida
Position
DE/EDGE
Class
Sophomore
Home town
Gardendale, AL
87.6/100
Player Rating
2
PositionRank (DL)
4.76
FortyYD Time
Sacks
1.5
Fumbles Forced
1
Tackles
23
Sol tackles
6

Kelby Collins DE/EDGE Florida | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report

Kelby Collins DE/EDGE Florida
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report

SUB-POSITION: EDGE/DE
Last Updated: 09/27/2024
Draft Year: 2026
40 time: 4.76 seconds (66%*)
Age: 19.11 DOB: 10/21/2004
Measurables:
Height: 6-4 (54%*) Weight: 278 (79%*)
Forty: 4.76 (O) (66%*)
0% 100%
(C) - NFL Combine (P) - Pro Day (O) - Other (HS) -Estimated from High School Combine
For an explanation of how the (HS) data is calculated see this article
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SUB-POSITION: EDGE/DE
Last Updated: 09/27/2024
Draft Year: 2026
40 time: 4.76 seconds (66%*)
Age: 19.11 DOB: 10/21/2004
Measurables:
0% 100%
Height: 6-4 (54%*) Weight: 278 (79%*)
Forty: 4.76 (O) (66%*)
(C) - NFL Combine (P) - Pro Day (O) - Other
(HS) -Estimated from High School Combine
For an explanation of how the (HS) data is calculated see this article
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Overall Rating: 87.6 / 100
Average rating of opposition Offense player has faced
Offense Rating:
79%
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Tackling:
87%
Pass Rush:
70%
Run Defense:
81%
DRAFT PROJECTION: 1st - Late
Overall Rank: #27 Position rank: #2
College Games: 17 College Snaps: 331
Grade: 4 ESPN  Stars 4 ESPN  Stars ESPN RATING: 86/100
Grade: 247 Sports 4  Stars 247 Sports 96 Stars 247 RATING: 96/100
Grade: 4 Stars 4 Stars RIVALS RATING: 6.0 (98%)
Draft Profile: Bio
Kelby Collins from Gardendale High School was rated a 4-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 4-star grade by 247 Sports. After high school, Collins joined Florida after being heavily recruited.

In 2023 as a freshman Collins saw action in 12 games and played a total of 274 snaps for the Gators. He recorded 16 tackles, 8 assists, while adding 16 stops. As a pass rusher, he added 20 total pressures, which included 15 QB hurries, 2 QB hits, and 3 sacks on the season.

As a sophomore for the Gators in 2024 Collins played in 4 games and took part in 56 snaps for the Gators. He recorded only 3 tackles, one assist, while adding 2 stops.
Scouting Report: Strengths
  • A savvy, versatile and instinctive edge rusher who did a little bit of everything, Collins was especially effective getting to the quarterback.
  • Collins is strong enough in the lower body to hold up at the point of attack, and he displays a good feel as a grappler in the phone booth, consistently getting blockers off-balance before sending them to the ground.
  • A technician with a high motor, he has a variety of moves and displays exceptionally good hand use. He shows a strong finishing burst and has the power to hold at the point of attack as a run defender.
  • Shows a natural feel for setting up blockers and getting them off-balance. His hands are active and violent, and he quickly disengages with blockers and counters when his initial move stalls.
  • His handwork is excellent. Collins is tough against the run, playing with a firm base when setting the edge and showing the upper-body strength to stack and shed blockers.
  • His core flexibility and balance are excellent, and he has prototypical length.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
  • Collins remains a bit raw, as Collins is inconsistent with his hand use and lacks violence in his hands
  • He could stand to be more violent as a tackler in the run game, as he too often allows backs to run through his arm tackles. Collins also has limited experience dropping into coverage.
  • His spin move is a bit slow and mechanical. He’s susceptible to cut blocks, a tactic that was used on him often

How other scouting services rate Kelby Collins (Overall Rank)

All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
28.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
2.0
*Percentile Ranking in Player's Position Group (NFL Combine Historical Data): This percentile reflects how a player's specific statistics rank in comparison to historical performances at the NFL Combine, specifically within their position group. A higher percentile indicates a better performance. For instance, being in the 90th percentile for a particular stat means the player outperformed 90% of their peers in that category.

*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.