Audavion Collins is an American college football cornerback for the Penn State Nittany Lions. He previously played for the Mississippi State Bulldogs.
Early life Collins attended Newton High School in Covington, Georgia. As a senior he had 62 tackles with one interception and also had five receptions for 150 yards and two touchdowns. He committed to Mississippi State University to play college football.Audavion Collins is Mississippi State football's seventh DB commitment in 2022 classBulldog commit Audavion Collins eager to be 'back home' in Starkville
College career Collins did not play in a game his lone season at Mississippi State in 2022. He entered the transfer portal after the season and committed to Penn State.Penn State football adds commitment from cornerback Audavion Collins via transfer portalPenn State lands CB Audavion Collins: What Mississippi State transfer brings to the depth chart He played in six games his first year at Penn State in 2023 and had three tackles and 16 games in 2024, recording 26 tackles and an interception.Penn State CB Audavion Collins poised to take a ‘big step forward’ after impressive spring camp Collins became a starter in 2025, starting all 13 games and finishing the season with 47 tackles.Penn State’s Matt Campbell paid one vet the ultimate 2-word compliment: ‘Lights out’ He returned to Penn State for the 2026 season.Veteran Penn State defensive starter will return in 2026Why one Penn State defensive back is the ‘arch nemesis’ of OC’s, including his own
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External links Mississippi State Bulldogs bio Penn State Nittany Lions bio