133. Gary Collins
A member of the Cleveland Browns for the duration of his career, Gary Collins was the 4th Overall pick in 1962, and as a rookie, the Wide Receiver wasn't targeted that much but was used as the team's Punter, a role he would have for six seasons. In his sophomore season, he was integrated into the Browns offense, and he would finish atop the leaderboard in Touchdown Receptions with 13. After helping the Browns capture the NFL Championship in 1964, Collins would have a two Pro Bowl streak with trips to the game in 1965 and 1966. In both of those years, he had at least 880 Yards and 10 TDs.
The Bullet Points
- Country of Origin: Williamstown, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.
- Eligible Since: Saturday, 01 January 1977
- Position: Punter, Wide Receiver
- Games Played: 127
- Notable Statistics: 331 Receptions
5,299 Receiving Yards
70 Receiving Touchdowns
4 Rushing Attempts
60 Rushing Yards
86 Approximate Value
336 Punts
13,764 Punting Yards
1 Kick Return
0 Kick Return Yards
8 Playoff Games
19 Receptions
275 Receiving Yards
5 Receiving Touchdowns
14 Punts
545 Punting Yards - Played For: Cleveland Browns
- College: Maryland
- Drafted: 1st Round, 4th Overall in 1962
- Major Accolades and Awards:
NFL Champion (1) (Cleveland Browns, 1964)
NFL 1960s All-Decade Team
Second Team All-Pro (2) (1965 & 1966)
Pro Bowl (2) (1965 & 1966)
Most Receiving Touchdowns (1) (1963)
Most Yards per Punt (1) (1965) - Other Points of Note:
Top Ten Finishes: Approximate Value (2) (1965 & 1966)
Top Ten Finishes: Receptions (3) (1965, 1969 & 1969)
Top Ten Finishes: Receiving Yards (2) (1965 & 1966)
Top Ten Finishes: Receiving Touchdowns (5) (1963, 1964, 1965, 1966 & 1969)
Top Ten Finishes: Yards per Receptions (1) (1965)
Top Ten Finishes: Receiving Yards per Game (2) (1965 & 1966)
Top Ten Finishes: Touchdowns (4) (1963, 1965, 1966 & 1969)
Top Ten Finishes: Points Scored (1) (1963)
Top Ten Finishes: Punts (2) (1963 & 1965)
Top Ten Finishes: Punting Yards (1) (1965)
Top Ten Finishes: Yards per Punt (2) (1962 & 1965) - Notable All Time Rankings: 51. Receiving Touchdowns: 70
- Years Nominated for the Hall of Fame: None