Jerome Collins This is Me

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1. 1. yankees.ipbhost.com

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   Published on: 3/19/2008   Last Visited: 3/19/2008

   St. Louis ended up with that choice, and took a bust, tight end Jerome Collins.

2. 2. www.giants.com

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   Published on: 12/17/2007   Last Visited: 12/30/2007

   Shockey's spot on the roster was taken by tight end Jerome Collins, who was signed off the practice squad.Collins had been on the practice squad since Sept. 11.
   
   Collins, a 6-4, 277-pounder who played college football at Notre Dame, was a fifth-round draft choice by the St. Louis Rams in 2005, the 144th overall selection.
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   Collins played in three games for the Rams at the end of the 2005 season but had no receptions.In 2006, Collins spent time on the Cowboys practice squad before the Indianapolis Colts signed him to their active roster.Collins did not appear in a game before going on injured reserve with an Achilles tendon injury.
   
   Collins played his first three collegiate seasons as an outside linebacker and defensive end before switching to tight end as a senior, when he had six receptions.Collins played at Wheaton-Warrensville High School in Illinois.He was born on Aug. 18, 1982.

3. 3. Big Blue Interactive » Roster Analysis

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   Published on: 3/13/2008   Last Visited: 3/17/2008

   Jerome Collins was signed to the 53-man roster from the Practice Squad in December 2007 when Jeremy Shockey was lost for the season.
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   Collins was drafted by the Rams in the 5th round of the 2005 NFL Draft.He played in three games for the Rams in 2005, but the Rams released him before the 2006 season.In 2006, Collins spent time on the Cowboys' Practice Squad before the Colts signed him to their active roster.Collins did not play in a single game for the Colts and ruptured his Achilles tendon in practice in December and was placed on Injured Reserve.The Colts waived him in February 2007.Collins combines good size and athletic ability.He tested very well at the NFL Combine in 2005.However, he does not look quite as athletic or fast on the football field.Better receiver than blocker.Collins adjusts well to the football and runs well after the catch.He needs to improve his route running.He also needs to improve his ability as a blocker.Collins is still on the raw side as he only played tight end one year in college.