The 49ers made a drastic decision this offseason. They cut not just one but both of their starting defensive tackles -- Javon Hargrave and Maliek Collins -- and replaced them with a couple rookies.
Many expected the 49ers to address the defensive line in the first round of this year’s draft, but the team surprised many when they addressed the edge instead of the interior, taking Georgia defensive end Mykel Williams on Day 1.
The 49ers overhauled the interior of their defensive line this offseason. They got rid of Javon Hargrave, Maliek Collins and replaced them with two rookies -- Alfred Collins and C.J.
Over his five years with the Texas Longhorns, Alfred Collins worked his way up to not only becoming a reliable starter along the defensive line but also a leader in the locker room.
When the San Francisco 49ers selected Alfred Collins in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft, they weren’t just drafting the player he was at Texas — they were betting on the player he could still become.
The Texas Longhorns have had a plethora of picks so far in the 2025 NFL Draft, including stout defensive tackle Alfred Collins. The newest San Francisco 49ers was selected in the second round with the 43rd overall pick.
The San Francisco 49ers continued to beef up their defensive line in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft with the selection of defensive tackle Alfred Collins of the University of Texas.
New San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Alfred Collins, a standout from Texas, spoke with reporters virtually on Friday after being selected in the second round (No.
The San Francisco 49ers made their intentions clear with their second-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, selecting Texas Longhorns defensive tackle Alfred Collins at No.
The San Francisco 49ers set the tone for a NFL Draft defensive reboot on night one. Their pick of Mykel Williams showed a commitment to not only replenishing
The 2025 NFL Draft is right around the corner, and we've got you covered with in-depth scouting reports on all of the top prospects at every position in this year's class.
The 49ers are two for two so far in the NFL Draft. They just took Texas defensive tackle Alfred Collins in Round 2 with the 43rd pick. Yesterday, they took Georgia defensive end Mykel Williams in Round 1 with the 11th pick.
The San Francisco 49ers just got a massive upgrade on their defensive front. After showcasing his talents on the front lines of the Texas Longhorns defense, defensive lineman Alfred Collins was selected by the 49ers with the 43rd pick in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft.
The San Francisco 49ers selected Texas defensive tackle Alfred Collins with the 11th pick (No. 43 overall) in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft. This marks the team's second straight pick aimed at strengthening the defensive front after selecting Georgia defensive end Mykel Williams in the first round.
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Alfred Collins currently projects as a two-down player with the potential to dvelop into an every down player if he can smooth out his pass rush. A former five-star recruit out of Cedar Creek High School in Bastrop, Texas, where he was the fifth player from his state and the second strong-side defensive lineman during the 2020 recruiting cycle.
Texas DT Alfred Collins had five top-30 visits in the pre-draft process. Per our 2025 NFL Draft Visit Tracker, Collins has taken visits with: Colts (Ryan
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The Baltimore Ravens’ offseason took a turn when defensive tackle Michael Pierce announced his retirement. After losing depth in free agency, the loss of Pierce adds another need for Baltimore, as we move closer to the 2025 NFL Draft.
The Dallas Cowboys defense has been a top focus of the front office this off-season. From hiring Matt Eberflus as defensive coordinator to extending Osa Odighizuwa, the team has tried hard to buff up the D, and one NFL Draft prospect could be the finishing touch.
Like many of his now-former teammates, Texas Longhorns defensive lineman Alfred Collins is gearing up for next month's NFL Draft. While he's not widely expected to be a first-round pick like some of his teammates, Collins has already garnered quite a lot of interest from around the league, including from within the Lone Star State.
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Alfred Collins was part of the Texas Longhorns team that played in Fayetteville in 2021 and fell to the Razorbacks 40-21. Three years later, Collins recorded seven tackles, two for loss, one sack and a forced fumble.