Proved to be one of the leaders on the offensive line last season that helped the Apps win their first NCAA bowl against Ohio, 31-29 … helped anchored the offensive line that protected Taylor Lamb and found holes for Marcus Cox, leading the Mountaineers to become one of the top offenses in the nation.
2015: Started in all 13 games at guard last season … was named second team all-Sun Belt after leading the team in knockdowns with 105 … played the third-most snaps at 680 … clocked out with a 73-percent technique grade and a 78-percent job grade … finished with at least 10 or more knockdowns in three contests, including a season-high 16 knockdowns against UL Monroe ... tallied a job grade at 80% or higher in five contests … had an impressive performance with an 87-percent job grade in 90 plays and 11 knockdown … totaled a 90-percent job grade with four knockdowns in 21 snaps … Collins was an intricate part at center where he started all 13 games and helped anchor an offensive line that ranked sixth in the nation in rushing and second in the Sun Belt at a whopping 271.5 yards per game ... the Mountaineers rushed for at least 300 yards in six games last season as well ... for his performance, Collins was named second team all-Sun Belt … the stalwart on the line and co. allowed just 11 sacks all season, which was tied for the fourth-fewest in the nation.
2014: Saw action in all 12 games, starting the final seven at left guard ... earned honorable-mention all-Sun Belt Conference recognition despite not making his first start until the sixth game of the season ... led team with 48 knockdowns despite only playing 561 snaps (third-most on team) ... all but two of his 48 knockdowns came in the final eight games of the season ... graded out at 80 percent or better five times ... earned his way into the starting lineup with an 88-percent job grade and four knockdowns in 41 snaps off the bench against South Alabama ... had three knockdowns in first start against Liberty ... recorded an 84-percent job grade in rout at Troy ... amassed 38 knockdowns over the final five games of the season — six vs. Georgia State, four vs. ULM, 10 at Arkansas State, 14 at UL Lafayette and four vs. Idaho ... recorded Appalachian State’s two-highest single-game knockdown totals of the season with his 10 and 14 knockdowns in wins at Sun Belt powers A-State and UL Lafayette, respectively ... performance at UL Lafayette was particularly impressive due to the presence of the Ragin’ Cajuns’ two all-conference defensive tackles, Christian Ringo and Justin Hamilton ... Mountaineers averaged 41.9 points, 283.9 rushing yards, 505.9 total yards and just .29 sacks allowed per game as a team in his seven starts ... was charged with only one sack surrendered all season (at Georgia Southern) ... helped Appalachian State rush for 241.8 yards per game (18th among all NCAA Division I FBS teams), including 291.2 ypg during its six-game winning streak to close the regular season.
2013: Appeared in 10 games, seeing extensive playing time as a reserve offensive lineman ... would most often spell starter Alex Acey at right guard ... made first-career start in place of an injured Acey in the penultimate game of the season at Wofford ... sustained a lower-body injury of his own late in the win over the No. 24-ranked Terriers and missed the season finale against Western Carolina ... finished the season with 15 knockdowns in 239 plays ... had a season-high four knockdowns in just 25 snaps in win at Elon ... graded out at a perfect 100 percent with three knockdowns over 17 plays at Furman ... earned a 77-percent grade with a knockdown at Georgia.
High School: Rated as a two-star prospect by Rivals.com … tabbed as South Carolina’s No. 4-ranked offensive lineman and one of the state’s top 50 players overall by High School Sports Report … earned all-state recognition as a senior … two-time all-region and all-area honoree … 2012 South Carolina North-South all-star game participant … recorded 79 knockdown blocks as a senior … paved the way for starting running back that rushed for nearly 2,000 yards and 18 touchdowns in 2012 … helped lead North Augusta to 9-4 record in 2012 and second round of South Carolina Class AAAA II state playoffs, where it dropped a narrow 34-32 decision to eventual state champion Greenwood … attended same high school as Appalachian State teammates Montez McGuire and Victor Johnson ... coached by Dan Pippen … an honor-roll student that was active in school and community events such as Car Wash for Cancer and youth football camps.
Personal: Full name is Parker Andrew Collins … born May 19, 1994 (21 years old) … son of Leigh Anne and Mark Collins … father, Mark, played collegiately at South Carolina … Parker is majoring in physical education.
