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Saleh calls second-round pick Collins 'biggest surprise' of 2024 draft; projects breakout Year 2.
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Robert Saleh, former 49ers defensive coordinator and current Titans head coach, called Collins the 'biggest surprise' of the 2024 draft class, citing his dramatic improvement from training camp through his rookie season. Collins generated 1 sack, 4 QB hits, 17 tackles, and 4 tackles for loss in 16 games as a run-stuffer, including a forced fumble at the goal line against the Rams in Week 5 overtime. Saleh projects significant improvement in Year 2 with a full offseason, stating 'As the season went on, I really think he's going to be special' and emphasizing his mindset and work ethic will make him 'a bear to stop' once it clicks.
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Like Alfred, I know he was a second-round pick and all, but he's still probably the biggest surprise to me in terms of just how much better he got from training camp... As the season went on, I really think he's going to be special.
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- Robert Saleh, former 49ers defensive coordinator and current Titans head coach, called Collins the 'biggest surprise' of the 2024 draft class, citing his dramatic improvement from training camp through his rookie season. Collins generated 1 sack, 4 QB hits, 17 tackles, and 4 tackles for loss in 16 games as a run-stuffer, including a forced fumble at the goal line against the Rams in Week 5 overtime. Saleh projects significant improvement in Year 2 with a full offseason, stating 'As the season went on, I really think he's going to be special' and emphasizing his mindset and work ethic will make him 'a bear to stop' once it clicks.
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