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Published on: 11/29/2007
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Collins, a fleet and solidly built 5-foot-11, 190-pounder, was the catalyst behind Deptford's second straight South Jersey Group 3 title last year as he rushed for 1,841 yards on 217 carries and scored 19 touchdowns.On defense, he had five interceptions and three fumble recoveries.He was The Inquirer's South Jersey defensive player of the year.
Collins selected Toledo over Minnesota, the only other college he visited.Toledo and Minnesota recruited him as a running back, while most other colleges - including Boston College, Penn State and Syracuse - wanted him to play defense."I like offense better than defense," Collins said.
In addition to playing in the offensive backfield, Collins will be given a chance to return punts and kickoffs at Toledo.
He was the #50 running back in the nation by Rivals.com.Collins collected over 50 offers from schools such as Wisconsin, Maryland, Purdue, UNC, NC State, Penn State, Pittsburgh, Boston College, Minnesota, Syracuse, and Louisville according to Rivals.com and Scout.com.
Collins was named all-tri county, all-county, all-South Jersey and second team Group III all-state as a junior when he ran for over 1,000 yards and averaged 8.4 yards per carry.
DaJuane has a number of relatives who have played college and pro football including second cousin Andre Collins an All-American linebacker at Penn State.Andre competed in the NFL for a decade.He played for Washington (1990-94), Cincinnati (1995-97) and Chicago (1998-99).Andre is now director of the Retired Players Association for the NFL.
"If I could compare myself to another player it would be Gale Sayers," Collins said."I've got the power to run you over and I've also got the ability to cut when I have to."
He is an undefeated wrestler so far this season.
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