Birth Date: | 29 December 1982 |
Birth Place: | New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
Position1: | Defensive tackle |
Height Ft: | 6 |
Height In: | 3 |
Weight Lb: | 285 |
High School: | Alcee Fortier (New Orleans, Louisiana) |
College: | Northwestern State University |
Playing Years1: | 2007 |
Playing Team1: | Chicago Bears |
Playing Years2: | 2008 |
Playing Team2: | BC Lions |
Playing Years3: | 2010 |
Playing Team3: | Hamilton Tiger-Cats, Alaska Wild |
Playing Years4: | 2011 |
Playing Team4: | Sioux Falls Storm |
Career Highlights: | |
Honors: | All-American (Twice) |
Tory Collins (born December 29, 1982) is a former American football player who played in the NFL, CFL, AFL and the Indoor Football League.[1] [2]
Collins was a defensive tackle from Northwestern State University. He transferred to Northwestern State after originally playing at LSU.[3]
Collins played in three NFL games with the Chicago Bears during their 2007 season. In those games he recorded 2 Sacks against Houston Texans 3 Tackles for loss and 1 single tackle in a loss to the Cleveland Browns.[4]
Collins hails from New Orleans, Louisiana, where his family lived until their home was destroyed by Hurricane Katrina in 2005. He cited his desire to help his family as one of his biggest motivations to excel as a professional athlete.[3] Collins also played to honor the memory of Marquise Hill, a former NFL player and close friend, who died on May 28, 2007.[5]