Kerry Collins was drafted No. 5 overall by the Carolina Panthers in the 1995 NFL Draft out of Penn State. 198 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 83 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #5
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1995
- NFL games
- 198
- Years as starter
- 11
- Career AV
- 833rd at Penn State
- Pro Bowls
- 2
The pick
How Kerry Collins came off the board in 1995.
- Position
- Quarterback QB
- College
-
Penn State
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
198 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 83 career approximate value
- Games played
- 198
- Seasons as a starter
- 11
- Career approximate value
- 833rd among Penn State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1417% of career value
- Final season
- 201116 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 2× Pro Bowl
Around pick 5
Who came off the board on either side of Kerry Collins.
Alcorn State · 3× Pro Bowl
Colorado College
Florida · 1× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl
Boston College
Penn State in the 1995 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other QB picks from Penn State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Kerry Collins in the 1995 NFL Draft
Kerry Collins is a Quarterback out of Penn State selected No. 5 overall by the Carolina Panthers in the 1995 NFL Draft. 198 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 83 career approximate value Penn State has produced 248 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 Kerry Collins drafted?
Kerry Collins was selected No. 5 overall by the Carolina Panthers in the 1995 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1995/kerry-collins.
What college did Kerry Collins play for?
Kerry Collins played college football at Penn State in the Big Ten. See every Penn State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/penn-state-nittany-lions.
How did Kerry Collins's NFL career turn out?
198 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 83 career approximate value Accolades: 2× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1995/kerry-collins.