This summer, undrafted free agent receiver Beaux Collins has been the breakout star in camp for the New York Giants. While Malik Nabers and Jalin Hyatt were sidelined, the Notre Dame (and Clemson) standout saw plenty of work with the Giants’ first-team offense and took advantage of the expanded role.
Collins has displayed a strong rapport with starting QB Russell Wilson which saw the pair connect for an 80-yard long ball in preseason action against the Jets. But the 6-foot-3, 201-pound pass-catcher has been making an impact in every aspect for Big Blue.
Giants.com reporter Dan Solomone reported yesterday that New York special teams coordinator Michael Ghobrial has been vocal in his praise for Collins, saying he is built the right way: “I think (he’s) instinctual. I think he’s tough,” Ghobrial said of the 23-year-old. “He’s just bought in completely to being the best football player he can be and doing whatever it takes to help this football team.”
Beaux Collins isn’t just impressing with his contributions on offense
Ghobrial has been vocal about seeing a lot of buy-in from the Giants' core on the special teams side, especially from players who are primarily offensive or defensive guys, but the special teamers remain the unsung heroes of the NFL.
Collins has all but cemented his spot on the 53-man roster, but as an undrafted free agent, every little thing he can do to help bolster his case is a must.
For a while, it was expected that the Los Angeles native was amid a receiver battle with Dalen Cambre and Montrell Washington to be the final receiver on New York’s Week 1 roster, but it seems like he has pulled away from the pack in recent days.
In his lone season in South Bend, Collins caught a career-high 41 passes for 490 yards and three touchdowns. And throughout his college career, he played with quarterbacks like DJ Uiagalelei, Cade Klubnik, and Riley Leonard.
It’s known he can emerge as a key contributor for the G-Men, especially in the red zone, but knowing that he is emerging as a special teams contributor only strengthens his value entering a pivotal period of the offseason.
If training camp has been any indication, Collins is ready to make his presence felt in blue and white, whether it be on offense or special teams on Sundays.