🏈 News/Notes Zaven Collins opts out of bowl game, declares for NFL draft

[Chris Harmon]

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In a not-so-unexpected announcement, Tulsa linebacker Zaven Collins announced on Twitter that he was declaring for the NFL draft and turning his focus toward preparation for his dream. He also wished his teammates the best of luck in the Armed Forces Bowl.

Collins' announcement comes one day after he won the Nagurski Trophy, awarded to the nation's best defensive player.

InsideTulsaSports - Collins opts out of Tulsa bowl game, declares for NFL draft

Tulsa linebacker Zaven Collins has declared for the NFL draft and will not play in the Armed Forces Bowl.

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[TU Sepp]

Not surprising as he has been trying to heal from that toe injury for the last few games.

 

[Lumpuckeroo]

Not surprising as he has been trying to heal from that toe injury for the last few games.

I know it’s the smart move to heal up and elimiNate the possibility of injury in the bowl game . But
man it would have been special for the nation to see him at full strength . Special
player .

 

[Gmoney4WW]

Needs to heal up 100% & start working out for the combine.

When is that? First part of March right?

 

[maverickfp]

Needs to heal up 100% & start working out for the combine.

When is that? First part of March right?

Usually, covid? Who knows.

 

[Lumpuckeroo]

I know it’s the smart move to heal up and elimiNate the possibility of injury in the bowl game . But
man it would have been special for the nation to see him at full strength . Special
player .

TU needs to take a cardboard cut out of Zaven to the game and load up the defense
to the other side .