Shawn Collins was drafted No. 27 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 1989 NFL Draft out of Northern Arizona. 49 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 11 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #27
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1989
- NFL games
- 49
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 115th at Northern Arizona
The pick
How Shawn Collins came off the board in 1989.
- Position
- Wide receiver WR
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
49 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 11 career approximate value
- Games played
- 49
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 115th among Northern Arizona picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 11100% of career value
- Final season
- 19934 years after the draft
Around pick 27
Who came off the board on either side of Shawn Collins.
Florida
Miami
Tennessee
Penn State · 2× All-Pro · 8× Pro Bowl
Northern Arizona in the 1989 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other WR picks from Northern Arizona
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Shawn Collins in the 1989 NFL Draft
Shawn Collins is a Wide receiver out of Northern Arizona selected No. 27 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 1989 NFL Draft. 49 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 11 career approximate value Northern Arizona 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 Shawn Collins drafted?
Shawn Collins was selected No. 27 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 1989 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1989/shawn-collins.
What college did Shawn Collins play for?
Shawn Collins played college football at Northern Arizona in the Big Sky. See every Northern Arizona draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/northern-arizona-lumberjacks.
How did Shawn Collins's NFL career turn out?
49 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 11 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1989/shawn-collins.