Joseph D. Collins (born January 11, 1988) is an

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wide receiver who is currently a

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College career

He attended Monterey Peninsula Junior College, where he had 10 receptions for 198 receiving yards and three touchdowns in a single game during his 2007 season. In his senior season, he was named 2010–11 Weber State Male Athlete of the Year and was the Crystal Crest recipient for Male Athlete of the Year. He was unanimously selected to the Big Sky All-Conference First-team following the conclusion of his senior season. He was selected to the Third-team All-American honors from The Sports Network and Phil Steele.

Professional career

Hamilton Tiger-Cats

On May 24, 2012, he signed with the

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of the

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New York Jets

On August 7, 2012, he signed with the

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. On August 31, he was released in the final roster cuts. On January 2, 2013, he re-signed with the team to a reserve/future contract. He was released on August 26, 2013.

References

External links

New York Jets profile

Weber State profile
{{DEFAULTSORT:Collins, Joseph 1988 births Living people American football wide receivers New York Jets players Weber State Wildcats football players Monterey Peninsula Lobos football players People from Seaside, California Players of American football from Monterey County, California