It’s a tough sight to see, although not quite as high profile as the slides of quarterbacks like Aaron Rodgers, Brady Quinn and Geno Smith in the past.
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Collins took the whole thing in stride as he shared this motivational message on Twitter Friday morning.
NFL.com captured Collins’ entire night, including a tough moment as a young family member appears to choke back tears discussing the safety’s uncertain future.
The 2015 NFL Draft resumes with the second round at 7 p.m. ET and it’s unlikely Collins will have to wait long to hear his name called.
