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RJ Collins
Returning to Kansas State for 2026
R-Jr. · Kansas City, Mo. → Staley
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RJ Collins
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Career Arc
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Recruit
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CFB
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How he plays
2026 Outlook
Kansas State
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Safety · Kansas State
Returning around him
- 69% of 2024 offensive production back (Solid continuity)
- 2 Kansas State players drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: -7 net (26 in / 33 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Kansas State · Last season: 6-6 (AP #17) · Talent rank #47 · 2026 recruiting class #50
Heisman trajectory
Heisman Trajectory · 2025
Peak #10954
Peaked at #10954 this season.
Background
2025: Redshirted. HIGH SCHOOL: Played at Staley under head coach Andrew Hudgins... Regarded as the 29th-best safety in the Class of 2025 by ESPN in addition to the fifth-best overall prospect in the state of Missouri... On3 rated him the 71st-best cornerback in the nation... Recorded 42 tackles,...