Nick Collins was drafted No. 51 overall by the Green Bay Packers in the 2005 NFL Draft out of Bethune-Cookman. 95 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 48 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #51
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 2005
- NFL games
- 95
- Years as starter
- 6
- Career AV
- 482nd at Bethune-Cookman
- Pro Bowls
- 3
The pick
How Nick Collins came off the board in 2005.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- Measurables
- 5'11" · 206 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 140 prospect64.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
95 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 48 career approximate value
- Games played
- 95
- Seasons as a starter
- 6
- Career approximate value
- 482nd among Bethune-Cookman picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 48100% of career value
- Final season
- 20116 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 3× Pro Bowl
Around pick 51
Who came off the board on either side of Nick Collins.
Ole Miss
Howard
Washington
Oklahoma
Other DB picks from Bethune-Cookman
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Nick Collins in the 2005 NFL Draft
Nick Collins is a Defensive back out of Bethune-Cookman selected No. 51 overall by the Green Bay Packers in the 2005 NFL Draft. 95 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 48 career approximate value Bethune-Cookman has produced 14 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 Nick Collins drafted?
Nick Collins was selected No. 51 overall by the Green Bay Packers in the 2005 NFL Draft (Rd 2, Pick 19). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2005/nick-collins.
What college did Nick Collins play for?
Nick Collins played college football at Bethune-Cookman in the MEAC. See every Bethune-Cookman draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/bethune-cookman-wildcats.
How did Nick Collins's NFL career turn out?
95 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 48 career approximate value Accolades: 3× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2005/nick-collins.