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The San Francisco 49ers' 2025 draft class has had a rocky road to date. However, as some players have hit a rookie wall, one player who has done nothing but ascend is Alfred Collins.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / October 8

49ers Notebook: Mustapha expects to play vs. Buccaneers; Piñeiro reaches out to Moody; Collins earns high praise

Several San Francisco 49ers players spoke to reporters in the locker room on Wednesday as the team gears up for its Week 6 clash with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / October 8

The 5 Most Improved 49ers through the first 5 Games

The 49ers are more than a quarter of the way through the season, and certain players have exceeded expectations more than others. Here are the five 49ers who have improved most through the first five games.

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Mac Jones is outplaying Brock Purdy for 4-1 49ers

'TNF' takeaways: Mac Jones is outplaying Brock Purdy for 49ers

The San Francisco 49ers had every reason and excuse to lose Thursday's game against the Los Angeles Rams. They were playing on a short week on the road, against a Super Bowl contender and were doing so with a badly depleted lineup that was without several top starters.

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San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / September 10

This rookie may already be a problem for the 49ers

The first game can always be a daunting experience for rookies making the leap to the NFL. You can try to simulate it in the preseason, but it is not quite the same speed as the regular season.

NFL News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / August 12

One 49ers Rookie Took a 'Good Step' Against the Broncos

The preseason game against the Denver Broncos was largely a dull one for the San Francisco 49ers. However, there were several bright spots in that game.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / August 3

49ers rookie defensive lineman 'looks behind' in training camp

Alfred Collins was a second-round draft pick of the San Francisco 49ers in the 2025 NFL Draft in April. A lot is expected of the rookie from Texas, as the 49ers and Defensive Coordinator Robert Saleh look to rebuild a once-dominant defensive front.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / July 17

49ers officially sign second-rounder Alfred Collins, paving way for NFL rookie deals

By officially signing second-round draft pick Alfred Collins, the 49ers provided a framework for the rest of the NFL to negotiate their rookie contracts.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / July 17

NFC Notes: Alfred Collins, Charles Cross, 49ers, Rams, Seahawks

49ers second-round DT Alfred Collins joins a different system in San Francisco than what he played at Texas. DL coach Kris Kocurek thinks Collins has the skillset to be effective in their scheme. “You look for the skill set on tape (and) he has the ability to play within our scheme.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

San Francisco 49ers News / Pro Football Rumors / July 17

49ers sign second-round pick DT Alfred Collins

It’s the San Francisco 49ers to the rescue! After waiting in a holding pattern since May 9, we’ve finally seen a third second-round pick sign a rookie contract.

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San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / July 16

49ers sign 2nd-round draft pick Alfred Collins to 4-yr, $10.3M rookie deal, over $9M guaranteed

The San Francisco 49ers have reportedly signed former Texas defensive tackle Alfred Collins to his rookie contract. Selected with the No. 43 overall pick in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft, Collins was the final unsigned player from the 49ers' latest draft class, officially completing the team's rookie signings.

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San Francisco 49ers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / July 16

49ers Sign Second-Round DT Alfred Collins

The San Francisco 49ers have signed second-round DT Alfred Collins to a rookie contract, per Adam Schefter. Collins will earn over $9 millon guaranteed during his rookie contract, according to Schefter. His signing could potentially create a domino effect with multiple second-round picks signing.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / July 13

Will 49ers Rookie Alfred Collins Hold Out of Training Camp?

The 49ers' rookies will report to training camp on Tuesday, and defensive tackle Alfred Collins might not show up. That's because Collins was a second-round pick this year, and only two second-round picks around the league have signed their contracts so far, and those deals were fully guaranteed.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / July 1

Why is Texas Longhorns' Alfred Collins Still Unsigned?

More than two months have passed since the 2025 NFL Draft, yet former Texas Longhorns defensive tackle Alfred Collins still hasn't signed his rookie contract with the San Francisco 49ers.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / June 26

Why 49ers Rookie Alfred Collins Still Hasn't Signed his Contract

When Alfred Collins sat out of rookie minicamp, OTAs and mandatory minicamp, the 49ers said he had a calf injury that he reaggravated at his Pro Day before the NFL Draft.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / June 19

49ers rookie Alfred Collins compared to Hall of Fame DT

When it comes to anchoring the defensive line for the San Francisco 49ers, few compliments carry more weight than being compared to franchise legend Bryant Young—a Hall of Fame player who was a force in the trenches throughout his prestigious career.

Indiana Hoosiers News / Pro Football Rumors / May 31

49ers hoping rookie DT Alfred Collins can earn starting role

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.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / May 14

Texas Longhorns DL Quickly Bonding With San Francisco 49ers Teammate

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.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / May 12

49ers Risk On Freakish Rookie Alfred Collins Promises Major Payoff

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.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / April 25

49ers Send Strong Message After Drafting Texas Star Alfred Collins

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.

New York Giants Draft Prospect Profile: DL Alfred Collins, Texas

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.

College Football News / NFLTradeRumors.co / April 19

Texas DT Alfred Collins Visited Five Teams

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

Ravens 2025 NFL Draft: Texas DT Alfred Collins Scouting Report

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.

2025 NFL Draft: Player Comparison's For Top RBs

In an absolutely loaded running back class, there are a handful of prospects who resemble past and present stars from around the NFL. The 2025 NFL Draft might be the most loaded group of running backs the league has seen in over a decade.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / November 16, 2024

Alfred Collins Feels Confident in Texas Longhorns Defense After Arkansas Win

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.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / January 3, 2024

Texas Defensive Lineman Alfred Collins 'Expected to Return' in 2024

The Texas Longhorns are getting a major boost to their defensive line in 2024. According to reports from Inside Texas, Longhorns defensive lineman Alfred Collins is expected to return to the team in 2024 for their inaugural SEC run. Collins is gaining another year of eligibility due to a COVID-19 waiver from the 2020 season.