Jim Collins was drafted No. 43 overall by the Los Angeles Rams in the 1981 NFL Draft out of Syracuse. 93 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 40 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #43
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 1981
- NFL games
- 93
- Years as starter
- 4
- Career AV
- 4016th at Syracuse
- Pro Bowls
- 1
The pick
How Jim Collins came off the board in 1981.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
-
Syracuse
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
93 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 40 career approximate value
- Games played
- 93
- Seasons as a starter
- 4
- Career approximate value
- 4016th among Syracuse picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 3998% of career value
- Final season
- 19898 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× Pro Bowl
Around pick 43
Who came off the board on either side of Jim Collins.
Northwestern State · 1× Pro Bowl
BYU
Fresno State
Texas
Syracuse in the 1981 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other LB picks from Syracuse
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Jim Collins in the 1981 NFL Draft
Jim Collins is a Linebacker out of Syracuse selected No. 43 overall by the Los Angeles Rams in the 1981 NFL Draft. 93 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 40 career approximate value Syracuse has produced 106 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Jim Collins drafted?
Jim Collins was selected No. 43 overall by the Los Angeles Rams in the 1981 NFL Draft (Rd 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/jim-collins.
What college did Jim Collins play for?
Jim Collins played college football at Syracuse in the ACC. See every Syracuse draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/syracuse-orange.
How did Jim Collins's NFL career turn out?
93 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 40 career approximate value Accolades: 1× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/jim-collins.