Glen Collins was drafted No. 26 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1982 NFL Draft out of Mississippi State. 58 regular-season games · 8 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #26
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1982
- NFL games
- 58
- Career AV
- 851st at Mississippi State
The pick
How Glen Collins came off the board in 1982.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
58 regular-season games · 8 career approximate value
- Games played
- 58
- Career approximate value
- 851st among Mississippi State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 8100% of career value
- Final season
- 19875 years after the draft
Around pick 26
Who came off the board on either side of Glen Collins.
USC · 2× Pro Bowl
Kentucky State
Miami
Penn State
Mississippi State in the 1982 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DE picks from Mississippi State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Montez Sweat
DE · WAS · 2019
Mississippi State · 1× Pro Bowl
#38
Preston Smith
DE · WAS · 2015
Mississippi State
#108
Kevin Henry
DE · PIT · 1993
Mississippi State
#165
Pernell McPhee
DE · BAL · 2011
Mississippi State
#120
Alvin McKinley
DE · CAR · 2000
Mississippi State
#116
Robert Young
DE · LAR · 1991
Mississippi State
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Glen Collins in the 1982 NFL Draft
Glen Collins is a Defensive end out of Mississippi State selected No. 26 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1982 NFL Draft. 58 regular-season games · 8 career approximate value Mississippi State has produced 113 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 Glen Collins drafted?
Glen Collins was selected No. 26 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1982 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1982/glen-collins.
What college did Glen Collins play for?
Glen Collins played college football at Mississippi State in the SEC. See every Mississippi State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/mississippi-state-bulldogs.
How did Glen Collins's NFL career turn out?
58 regular-season games · 8 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1982/glen-collins.