Melvin Collins Jr.
Melvin Collins Jr. is a three-star recruit from Terry, MS (No. 151 in the 2024 class) who has not played in Western Kentucky's 8 games this season.
Where Collins comes from
- Terry, MS
- Three-star junior college recruit in the 2024 class.
- On the Western Kentucky roster since 2024
Where Collins fits
Western Kentucky lists 26 offensive linemen this season.
The team’s line is 91st in the country in line yards this season (a team number).
Western Kentucky is 3-5. Next: at Middle Tennessee, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Also from Terry, MS
Awards
A three-star recruit at offensive line for Western Kentucky -- now graded to hold down a real starting-caliber role.
Offensive line play doesn't show up in a box score. Here's what actually tells you whether he's good.
The unit he anchors ranks 91st nationally in line yards this season. See the full unit breakdown →
Western Kentucky has produced 12 All-Conference offensive linemen. 1 has gone on to the NFL Draft since 2017.
Three seasons at Western Kentucky
- 2026 Western Kentucky HeltonYear 3 · Games –
- 2025 Western Kentucky HeltonYear 2 · Games –
- 2024 Western Kentucky HeltonYear 1 · Games –
- Before collegeSigned with Western Kentucky in 2024 as a 3-star junior college recruit out of Northwest Mississippi C.C., No. 151 in the country.
Moves
- Signed with Western Kentucky in the 2024 class, a 3-star recruit.
2024
- Signed with Western Kentucky3-star out of Northwest Mississippi C.C.
Coaching lineage · 2024–2026
1 coachPlayed every college season under Tyson Helton.