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Oct 19, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; New York Giants free safety Landon Collins (21) reacts after an interception during the third quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. The Eagles won 27-7. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Landon Collins, S, Giants (2nd round, 33rd overall) Landon Collins had no business falling to the Giants in the 2nd round, but here we are. He has had a phenomenal start to his rookie season, racking up 56 tackles, 6 pass breakups, and an interception for the G-men.
Landon Collins with a td saving int #nygvsphi that will end the 3rd qtr. giants trailing 7-24 pic.twitter.com/tBk4cSBxlW
— Jared Wilder (@jwildog) October 20, 2015
This is a player with great range who doesn’t have ideal coverage abilities for a safety but he can make due, that’s for sure. Look at his speed sideline-to-sideline on this play here…
Video: Just for good measure, here's the second down play by Landon Collins. #Giants pic.twitter.com/XSPEcXgWDW
— Art Stapleton (@art_stapleton) October 6, 2015
We all know Collins has a reputation for being a hard hitter, but he’s showing a more complete game in his rookie NFL season.
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