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Florida sees 2nd-year edge, Freshman All-SEC selection, opt for transfer portal, per report
By Andrew Olson
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Florida looks to be losing a talented defender to a potential transfer.
Kelby Collins, a 2nd-year edge defender listed at over 6-3 and 278 pounds, will enter his name into the transfer portal, according to Hayes Fawcett of On3. The portal opens for undergraduate entry on Dec. 9.
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Collins’ decision may have been made midseason. His Florida bio shows that he last played on Oct. 19 in the win over Kentucky. Collins played in 6 games of the 2024 campaign, recording 6 tackles. A search of the SEC Student-Athlete Availability Report Archive does not return any results for Collins.
In his first season with the Gators, Collins earned Freshman All-SEC recognition. He played in all 12 games of UF’s 2023 season, recording 23 total tackles, including 1.5 sacks, 4 QB hurries, 1 pass breakup and 1 forced fumble.
Out of Gardendale (Alabama) High School, Collin was a sought-after recruit. He was rated 4-stars, the No. 5 defensive lineman, No. 6 player in the state of Alabama and No. 42 prospect overall in the Class of 2023 on the 247Sports Composite. Collins picked up scholarship offers from 29 programs, signing with Florida over Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina and others. Current Texas A&M defensive line coach Sean Spencer is credited with being Collins’ primary Florida recruiter.
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