Ryan Collins (2019) - Hall of Fame - The University of St. Thomas

Ryan Collins

Induction:
2019

Moved from backup defensive end to starting tight end as a junior, he emerged as a two-time All-American in 1996 and 1997, with 102 catches for 1,437 yards... started his pro career in 1998 as an undrafted free agent and made the Vikings practice squad... after starting the 1999 season with the Browns in their expansion year, he was released and later signed with Baltimore, where he started two games in December 1999 before suffering a broken ankle... overall, he played for seven professional teams, including the Minnesota Vikings, Cleveland Browns, Baltimore Ravens, Dallas Cowboys and Kansas City Chiefs... played in 2001 with the New Jersey Hitmen of the now defunct XFL as a deep snapper and tight end... also named to the All-NFL Europe team in 2002.