#29
Chief Collins
Returning to Texas Tech for 2026
This season's coverage starts August 26 — check back once kickoff hits.
Chief Collins
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Career Arc
HS
Recruit
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CFB
College
Texas Tech
NFL
NFL Draft
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2025 snapshot
Season context · Team result + system
2023Texas Tech7-6HC: Joey McGuire · Balanced
2025Texas Tech12-2HC: Joey McGuire · Balanced
Career stats
| Season | Team | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Texas Tech | 1 | 1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | -- | -- | -- |
| 2023 | Texas Tech | 1 | 1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | -- | -- | -- |
| Career | 2 | 2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | -- | -- | -- |
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Texas Tech
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Defensive back · Texas Tech
Returning around him
- 59% of 2024 offensive production back (Solid continuity)
- 9 Texas Tech players drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: +1 net (22 in / 21 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Texas Tech · Last season: 12-2 (AP #4) · Talent rank #29 · 2026 recruiting class #18
Heisman trajectory
Heisman Trajectory · 2025
Peak #3991
Peaked at #3991 this season.