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Zaven Collins NFL Draft Prospect Profile

Yahoo Sports’ lead draft analyst Eric Edholm shares his evaluation of the Tulsa linebacker.

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ERIC EDHOLM: Tulsa linebacker Zaven Collins had an incredible final season for the Golden Hurricane-- four sacks, four interceptions, and he ran back two for touchdowns, including a 96-yarder in overtime to beat Tulane this year. He's built like a throwback linebacker. You don't see too many 260-pounders at that position these days, but he moves around like a man 20 pounds lighter.

He's got great instincts at pass coverage and also can rush the passer. On the down side, he could be a little stouter against the run and just show a little more grit, a little more aggressiveness in his game. But to us, he's a fascinating prospect and a little bit of a mimic of Kyle Van Noy from the Patriots as a versatile all-around multi-threat performance.

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