Zaven Collins
25-Year-Old
2024 Defense Stats
TCKL
37
SACKS
3.0
INT
0
FF
0
TD
0
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2024 Fantasy Outlook
Collins accrued some IDP sway in 2022 with 100 tackles, but a change in coaching staffs last offseason resulted in him transitioning from inside linebacker to the edge in the Cardinals' new 4-3 scheme. His output thus fell off a cliff in 2023 to 41 tackles, including 3.5 sacks, but he still netted an interception and a fumble recovery in 17 games. Arizona didn't pick up the fifth-year option on Collins' rookie contract in early May, so he's effectively in prove-it mode heading into the upcoming campaign. Read Past Outlooks
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Gets to QB in win
Collins recorded six tackles (two solo), including 2.0 sacks and a tackle for a loss, in Sunday's 29-9 win over the Bears.
ANALYSIS
The defensive end also played on more than half of the defensive snaps for the sixth time in nine games this season. Collins has 37 tackles (22 solo), including 3.0 sacks, in 2024.
The defensive end also played on more than half of the defensive snaps for the sixth time in nine games this season. Collins has 37 tackles (22 solo), including 3.0 sacks, in 2024.
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Measurables Review
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How do Zaven Collins' measurables compare to other defensive ends?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
* All metrics are from his Pro Day (not the combine).
Height
6' 4"Weight
260 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.65 secShuttle Time
4.36 secVertical Jump
35.0 inBroad Jump
122 inBench Press
19 repsHand Length
9.38 inArm Length
33.63 inPast Fantasy Outlooks
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Drafted 16th overall in 2021, Collins didn't start as an inside linebacker until his second season, when he reached triple-digit sacks while showing well in coverage. After spending the last two seasons in Philadelphia having to watch Micah Parsons move all around the Dallas defense, new head coach Jonathan Gannon saw in Collins a similarly athletic game-wrecker he could deploy off the edge as well as in the middle. How many snaps the Tulsa product sees in each role is to be determined, but an increase on his sack total of two from 2022 should help compensate for any lost tackles.
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Nine tackles vs. Buffalo
Collins finished Sunday's 34-28 loss to Buffalo with nine tackles (five solo).
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Inks contract extension
Collins and the Cardinals agreed to a two-year, $14 million contract extension Saturday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. The deal includes $11.25 million in guaranteed money.
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Option not picked up
The Cardinals have opted not to pick up Collins' fifth-year option, Tyler Drake of ArizonaSports.com reports.
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Will play at Philadelphia
Collins (ankle) does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's game at Philadelphia, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
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Raises to limited practice session
Collins (ankle) returned to practice in a limited fashion Thursday, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
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Set for improvement in 2024?
Collins should improve as a pass rusher in 2024, Ben Solak of ESPN suggests.
ANALYSIS
Collins shifted from being an off-ball linebacker to a full-time edge rusher in 2023. He came away with 3.5 sacks and six quarterback hits across 17 games, but the Cardinals have lost BJ Ojulari to a season-ending ACL injury while Darius Robinson is currently on injured reserve due to a calf injury. That leaves Collins to occupy a very important role in 2024, and a jump in production could follow.
Collins shifted from being an off-ball linebacker to a full-time edge rusher in 2023. He came away with 3.5 sacks and six quarterback hits across 17 games, but the Cardinals have lost BJ Ojulari to a season-ending ACL injury while Darius Robinson is currently on injured reserve due to a calf injury. That leaves Collins to occupy a very important role in 2024, and a jump in production could follow.