Alex Collins was drafted No. 171 overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 2016 NFL Draft out of Arkansas. 50 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 17 career approximate value
2016 NFL Draft · Rd 5, Pick 32 · #171 overall
Alex Collins Arkansas Draft
Alex Collins was drafted No. 171 overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 2016 NFL Draft out of Arkansas. 50 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 17 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #171
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 2016
- NFL games
- 50
- Years as starter
- 2
- Career AV
- 1731st at Arkansas
The pick
How Alex Collins came off the board in 2016.
- Position
- Running back RB
- College
-
Arkansas
SEC at the draft
- Measurables
- 5'10" · 217 lbs
- Hometown
- Fort Lauderdale, FL
- Pre-draft board
- No. 119 prospect67.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
50 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 17 career approximate value
- Games played
- 50
- Seasons as a starter
- 2
- Career approximate value
- 1731st among Arkansas picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 529% of career value
- Final season
- 20215 years after the draft
Around pick 171
Who came off the board on either side of Alex Collins.
Georgia Southern
Harvard
Colorado State
UL Monroe
Arkansas in the 2016 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
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The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
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Gary Anderson
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Bobby Joe Edmonds
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#4
Darren McFadden
RB · LV · 2008
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#22
Felix Jones
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#96
Knile Davis
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About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Alex Collins in the 2016 NFL Draft
Alex Collins is a Running back out of Arkansas selected No. 171 overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 2016 NFL Draft. 50 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 17 career approximate value Arkansas has produced 127 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 Alex Collins drafted?
Alex Collins was selected No. 171 overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 2016 NFL Draft (Rd 5, Pick 32). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2016/alex-collins.
What college did Alex Collins play for?
Alex Collins played college football at Arkansas in the SEC. See every Arkansas draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/arkansas-razorbacks.
How did Alex Collins's NFL career turn out?
50 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 17 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2016/alex-collins.