Alfred Eugene "Sonny" Collins (born January 17, 1953) is a former American football running back who played in the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in the second round of the 1976 NFL draft. He played college football at Kentucky.
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| Born: | (1953-01-17) January 17, 1953 (age 69) Madisonville, Kentucky | ||||
| Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||||
| Weight: | 196 lb (89 kg) | ||||
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| High school: | Madisonville North Hopkins (Madisonville, Kentucky) | ||||
| College: | Kentucky | ||||
| NFL Draft: | 1976 / Round: 2 / Pick: 36 | ||||
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Collins rushed for 3,835 yards with 26 touchdowns during his college career and was the 1973 SEC Player of the Year.[1][2] He finished his collegiate career at Kentucky as the all-time leading rusher. The record would stand for 43 years until Benny Snell surpassed it in 2019.[3]
In 2012, he was named an SEC Football Legend.[4]
Collins was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in the second round (#36 overall) of the 1976 NFL Draft. He only played for a year before retiring with a career ending knee injury.[5]
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