Tulsa LB - Zaven Collins

[CalPolyTechnique]

Was listening to the kick-off Draft Show today. Broaddus and Bruglar are back onboard by the way, but the interesting tidbit I heard was when Bruglar shared that he knew the Cowboys really liked Tulsa linebacker Zaven Collins.

Would love to bring in some fresh linebacking talent to replace our charity case.

Bruglar has Collins as one of his Top 50 prospects and had him going #22 to the Dolphins in his latest mock. Collins has Rolando McClain size (depending where you look) at 6'-4" 260 lbs. He's been killing it this season so far putting up the following ridiculous statline through six games this season:

 

[KingintheNorth]

Kid is a stud.

If we somehow stumble into winning the division, and we are no longer talking top 10 prospects, I'd be hoping for Jaycee Horn or Collins at 19.

 

[Daygoboy6191]

Kid is a stud.

If we somehow stumble into winning the division, and we are no longer talking top 10 prospects, I'd be hoping for Jaycee Horn or Collins at 19.

Lets pray that's not the case!

I hope we tank and trade back like twice then we can pick those guys!

 

[KingintheNorth]

Lets pray that's not the case!

I hope we tank and trade back like twice then we can pick those guys!

If we somehow came out of this draft with Collins, Horn or Kendrick, and Trevon Moehrig with our first three picks, it would go a long way to fielding a decent defense.

 

[Xavier187]

Sad thing is he will slide in to the middle of the 2nd round

 

[Daygoboy6191]

Sad thing is he will slide in to the middle of the 2nd round

when we snatch him up with our 2nd 2nd rd pick!

 

[Cowboyny]

The linebacker unit has many question marks: Lve long-term health, Jaylon's declining play, Lee's career coming to an end, Thomas will be a fa. It wouldn't surprise me if they took a linebacker high nor used multiple picks at the position, especially if they truly want to run more of a hybrid scheme.

 

[Xavier187]

when we snatch him up with our 2nd 2nd rd pick!

Hopefully when we trade back.
We need a OG or OT aswell

 

[cnuball21]

Big fan of this kid and the versatility he could bring to the LBr spot.

Has to test well for me though. We can’t have a stiff hipped, clunky LBr replacing Jaylon expecting him to be better.

 

[Daygoboy6191]

Hopefully when we trade back.
We need a OG or OT aswell

We need a little bit of everything. Stack the picks and make the right decision with them!

 

[xwalker]

Was listening to the kick-off Draft Show today. Broaddus and Bruglar are back onboard by the way, but the interesting tidbit I heard was when Bruglar shared that he knew the Cowboys really liked Tulsa linebacker Zaven Collins.

Would love to bring in some fresh linebacking talent to replace our charity case.

Bruglar has Collins as one of his Top 50 prospects and had him going #22 to the Dolphins in his latest mock. Collins has Rolando McClain size (depending where you look) at 6'-4" 260 lbs. He's been killing it this season so far putting up the following ridiculous statline through six games this season:

Seems like a perfect fit in the Mike Nolan style of defense.

 

[baltcowboy]

Was listening to the kick-off Draft Show today. Broaddus and Bruglar are back onboard by the way, but the interesting tidbit I heard was when Bruglar shared that he knew the Cowboys really liked Tulsa linebacker Zaven Collins.

Would love to bring in some fresh linebacking talent to replace our charity case.

Bruglar has Collins as one of his Top 50 prospects and had him going #22 to the Dolphins in his latest mock. Collins has Rolando McClain size (depending where you look) at 6'-4" 260 lbs. He's been killing it this season so far putting up the following ridiculous statline through six games this season:

Is he a pass rusher/outside linebacker? If so he might be who we pick in a trade down. This is the surprise player that the Cowboys might be looking for. I just watched his highlights. He looks like the best defensive player in the draft. He rushes the passer, covers running back, and makes plays. Dane Bugler said we love him also. Reminds me of when LVE started moving up boards.

 

[baltcowboy]

Seems like a perfect fit in the Mike Nolan style of defense.

Who would you choose between Collins and Parsons if you had to pick between the two?

 

[Beaker42]

The linebacker unit has many question marks: Lve long-term health, Jaylon's declining play, Lee's career coming to an end, Thomas will be a fa. It wouldn't surprise me if they took a linebacker high nor used multiple picks at the position, especially if they truly want to run more of a hybrid scheme.

Would be nice to still have Wilson. He’s playing well for KC.

 

[xwalker]

Who would you choose between Collins and Parsons if you had to pick between the two?

Parsons is a lock to be a top 10 pick.

It's not certain that Collins will be a 1st round pick.

 

[Cowboyny]

Would be nice to still have Wilson. He’s playing well for KC.

Wilson was never a great player then and even now. Certainly helps to have a Chris Jones in front of them and an offense that team's want to keep on the sidelines.

 

[baltcowboy]

Parsons is a lock to be a top 10 pick.

It's not certain that Collins will be a 1st round pick.

How about Collins in the teens with extra draft capital or Parsons? I just want to know if there is a big difference between the two.

 

[CalPolyTechnique]

Bruglar wasn’t implying the Cowboys take him with our first pick. He was simply making note that he knows the Cowboys really like the Collins. Maybe it’s a trade back situation if we go back in the teens or trade up if he’s there at the backend of round 1.

 

[cnuball21]

How about Collins in the teens with extra draft capital or Parsons? I just want to know if there is a big difference between the two.

Yes, there is.

Collins is a fun player but I would be very surprised if he runs a sub 4.7 40.

 

[Future]

How about Collins in the teens with extra draft capital or Parsons? I just want to know if there is a big difference between the two.

Massive lol.

Collins is just a poor man's Bud Dupree. I'm not touching him in the first round.