Collin Drafts (born April 11, 1985) is a former

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who played in the

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(AFL). He played college football at

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. He was signed as an

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by the

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in 2007.

College career

Drafts attended

, where he was a scholarship quarterback. As a four-year starter for the Buccaneers, Drafts accounted for over 90 touchdowns and 10,000 total yards in his career.

Professional career

Manchester Wolves

After going undrafted in 2007, Drafts attended a two-day workout with the

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Tri-Cities Fever

In his first ever af2 start, Drafts threw 4 touchdown passes, as the

lost 52-42 to the

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Green Bay Blizzard

Drafts played with the

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in 2008.

Amarillo Dusters

Drafts was the starting quarterback for the

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during the 2009 season.

Dallas Vigilantes

In 2010, Drafts moved to the

with the

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Orlando Predators

Drafts was about to give up professional football when

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called Drafts at his home, and convinced him to play for the

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Jacksonville Sharks

Drafts played with the

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in 2012.

Orlando Predators

Drafts re-joined the Predators in 2012. He started the 2013 season with the Lakeland Raiders of the

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, but signed with the Predators to be their backup quarterback in June.

Hall of Fame Inductee

Battery Creek High School Charleston Southern University Big South Conference

Football coaching career

Currently one of the top high school QB coaches in the nation. 2011-2012 - Offensive Coordinator at Olympia High School in Orlando, Florida (Back to back District Champions) 2013-2015 - Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks Coach at West Orange High School in Winter Garden, Florida. (32-5 record in 3 years) 2016 - Head Coach East River High School in Orlando, Florida 2016. (6-5 made playoffs) 2017-2018 - Head Coach of A.C. Flora High School in Forest Acres, South Carolina (0-10 first year to 9-3 second year, made playoffs, and 4A Lower State Coach of the Year) 2019-Present - Head Coach at Allen D. Nease High School in Ponte Vedra, Florida. (1-9 first year), (1-7 second year), (2-8 fourth year).

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Drafts, Collin 1985 births Living people American football quarterbacks Charleston Southern Buccaneers football players Tri-Cities Fever players Green Bay Blizzard players Amarillo Dusters players Dallas Vigilantes players Orlando Predators players Jacksonville Sharks players Lakeland Raiders players Sportspeople from Beaufort, South Carolina Players of American football from South Carolina