Thunder Collins

Thunder Collins
No. 21[1]
PositionRunning back
Personal information
Born (1979-09-17) September 17, 1979
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High schoolManual Arts (Los Angeles)
CollegeNebraska (2000–2002)
NFL draft2003: undrafted
Career history

Thunder Collins (born September 17, 1979) is an American former football running back. He played college football for three seasons at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. He played one game for the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League in 2003.[2][3]

In August, 2009, Collins was convicted of first-degree murder. Later, Collins was found guilty of attempted second-degree murder. Although Collins maintains his innocence, he has been sentenced to life in prison. His attorney's motion for a re-trial was denied in 2012.[4][5]

References

  1. ^ "Thunder Collins". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved November 5, 2025.
  2. ^ Thunder Collins sentenced to life in prison. Associated Press via Lincoln Journal Star, 2009-11-13.
  3. ^ "Un ancien Moineau coupable de meurtre". RDS. Collins a disputé un match dans l'uniforme des Alouettes en 2003. (translation: Collins played one game for the Alouettes in 2003.)
  4. ^ "Former Nebraska football player denied new trial". KETV. May 11, 2012.
  5. ^ "Former Nebraska RB Collins gets life in prison". ESPN.com. November 12, 2009.