Tory Collins

Tory Collins is an American former professional football player who played in the National Football League, Canadian Football League, Arena Football League and Indoor Football League. He played college football for the Northwestern State Demons.

Playing career

College career

Collins was a defensive tackle from Northwestern State University. He transferred to Northwestern State after originally playing at LSU.

Professional career

Collins played in three NFL games with the Chicago Bears during their 2007 season. In those games he recorded 2 Sacks against Houston Texans 3 Tackles for loss and 1 single tackle in a loss to the Cleveland Browns.

Personal life

Collins hails from New Orleans, Louisiana, where his family lived until their home was destroyed by Hurricane Katrina in 2005. He cited his desire to help his family as one of his biggest motivations to excel as a professional athlete. Collins also played to honor the memory of Marquise Hill, a former NFL player and close friend, who died on May 28, 2007.