Kirk Collins

Edward Kirk Collins (July 18, 1958 – February 22, 1984) was an American professional football cornerback in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Los Angeles Rams in the seventh round of the 1980 NFL draft. He played college football at Baylor.

Kirk Collins

No. 42
Position	Cornerback
Personal information
Born	(1958-07-18)July 18, 1958 San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
Died	February 22, 1984(1984-02-22) (aged 25) Anaheim, California, U.S.
Height	5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight	182 lb (83 kg)
Career information
High school	Sam Houston (San Antonio, Texas)
College	Baylor
NFL draft	1980: 7th round, 176th overall pick
Career history
Los Angeles Rams (1980–1983)
Career NFL statistics
Interceptions 5 Stats at Pro Football Reference

Collins was diagnosed with gastroesophageal cancer during the 1983 season, subsequently ending his career.^[1] He died of the disease on February 22, 1984.^[2]