Mark Collins was drafted No. 44 overall by the New York Giants in the 1986 NFL Draft out of Cal State Fullerton. 168 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 56 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #44
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 1986
- NFL games
- 168
- Years as starter
- 11
- Career AV
- 561st at Cal State Fullerton
The pick
How Mark Collins came off the board in 1986.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
- Cal State Fullerton
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
168 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 56 career approximate value
- Games played
- 168
- Seasons as a starter
- 11
- Career approximate value
- 561st among Cal State Fullerton picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 3868% of career value
- Final season
- 199812 years after the draft
Around pick 44
Who came off the board on either side of Mark Collins.
Boston College
San Diego State · 2× Pro Bowl
Hawai'i
Washington State · 1× Pro Bowl
Cal State Fullerton in the 1986 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Cal State Fullerton
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Mark Collins in the 1986 NFL Draft
Mark Collins is a Defensive back out of Cal State Fullerton selected No. 44 overall by the New York Giants in the 1986 NFL Draft. 168 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 56 career approximate value Cal State Fullerton has produced 19 NFL draft picks since 1981.
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 Mark Collins drafted?
Mark Collins was selected No. 44 overall by the New York Giants in the 1986 NFL Draft (Rd 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1986/mark-collins.
What college did Mark Collins play for?
Mark Collins played college football at Cal State Fullerton. See every Cal State Fullerton draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/calstatefullerton.
How did Mark Collins's NFL career turn out?
168 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 56 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1986/mark-collins.