Jamie Collins was drafted No. 52 overall by the New England Patriots in the 2013 NFL Draft out of Southern Mississippi. 125 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 58 career approximate value
2013 NFL Draft · Rd 2, Pick 20 · #52 overall
Jamie Collins Southern Mississippi Draft
Jamie Collins was drafted No. 52 overall by the New England Patriots in the 2013 NFL Draft out of Southern Mississippi. 125 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 58 career approximate value
1× Pro Bowl
- Overall pick
- #52
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 2013
- NFL games
- 125
- Years as starter
- 7
- Career AV
- 585th at Southern Mississippi
- Pro Bowls
- 1
The pick
How Jamie Collins came off the board in 2013.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- Measurables
- 6'4" · 250 lbs
- Hometown
- McCall Creek, MS
- Pre-draft board
- No. 81 prospect76.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
125 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 58 career approximate value
- Games played
- 125
- Seasons as a starter
- 7
- Career approximate value
- 585th among Southern Mississippi picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 4272% of career value
- Final season
- 20229 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× Pro Bowl
Around pick 52
Who came off the board on either side of Jamie Collins.
Florida
NC State
SMU
Boise State
Other LB picks from Southern Mississippi
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Michael Boley
LB · ATL · 2005
Southern Mississippi
#92
T.J. Slaughter
LB · JAX · 2000
Southern Mississippi
#130
Gerald McRath
LB · TEN · 2009
Southern Mississippi
#311
Cliff Lewis
LB · GB · 1981
Southern Mississippi
#155
Rod Davis
LB · MIN · 2004
Southern Mississippi
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Jamie Collins in the 2013 NFL Draft
Jamie Collins is a Linebacker out of Southern Mississippi selected No. 52 overall by the New England Patriots in the 2013 NFL Draft. 125 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 58 career approximate value Southern Mississippi has produced 58 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 Jamie Collins drafted?
Jamie Collins was selected No. 52 overall by the New England Patriots in the 2013 NFL Draft (Rd 2, Pick 20). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2013/jamie-collins.
What college did Jamie Collins play for?
Jamie Collins played college football at Southern Mississippi in the Conference USA. See every Southern Mississippi draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/southernmississippi.
How did Jamie Collins's NFL career turn out?
125 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 58 career approximate value Accolades: 1× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2013/jamie-collins.