Patrick Collins (born August 4, 1966) is an American former professional

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in the

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(NFL).

Biography

Collins was born Patrick Norman Collins on August 4, 1966, in

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Career

Collins was selected by the

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in the eighth round of the 1988 NFL draft, and played that season with the team. He played at the collegiate level at the

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References

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