Collin Drafts
Collin Drafts is an American former professional football quarterback who played in the Arena Football League. He played college football at Charleston Southern University. He was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Tri-Cities Fever in 2007.
College career
Drafts attended Charleston Southern University, where he was a scholarship quarterback. As a four-year starter for the Buccaneers, Drafts accounted for over 90 touchdowns and 10,000 total yards in his career. He was voted to the Big South Football All-Decade Team for 2002–09.Professional career
After going undrafted in 2007, Drafts attended a two-day workout with the Manchester Wolves of the af2.Tri-Cities Fever
In his first ever af2 start, Drafts threw 4 touchdown passes, as the Tri-Cities Fever lost 52–42 to the Boise Burn.Green Bay Blizzard
Drafts played with the Green Bay Blizzard in 2008.Amarillo Dusters
Drafts was the starting quarterback for the Amarillo Dusters during the 2009 season.Dallas Vigilantes
In 2010, Drafts moved to the Arena Football League with the Dallas Vigilantes.Orlando Predators
Drafts was about to give up professional football when Pat O'Hara called Drafts at his home, and convinced him to play for the Orlando Predators.Jacksonville Sharks
Drafts played with the Jacksonville Sharks in 2012.Orlando Predators
Drafts re-joined the Predators in 2012. He started the 2013 season with the Lakeland Raiders of the Ultimate [Indoor Football League], but signed with the Predators to be their backup quarterback in June.Legacy
Drafts has been inducted into the hall of fames for Battery Creek High School, Charleston Southern University, and the Big South Conference.At halftime of the Charleston Southern football game on October 11, 2025, his #7 jersey was retired.
Coaching career
2011–2012 – Offensive coordinator at Olympia High School in Orlando, Florida2013–2015 – Offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach at West Orange High School in Winter Garden, Florida.
2016 – Head coach East River High School in Orlando, Florida 2016.
2017–2018 – Head coach of A.C. Flora High School in Forest Acres, South Carolina
2019–present – Head coach at Allen D. Nease High School in Ponte Vedra, Florida.