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Texas Longhorns defensive tackle Alfred Collins may not be the flashiest NFL Draft prospect, but he doesn’t need to be.<\/p>\n

Collins, a first-team All-SEC and second-team All-American selection in 2024, boasts great size at 6-5 and 320 pounds. Aside from that, though, he’s just a generally solid, well-rounded prospect. A jack of all trades one could say.<\/p>\n

That’s enough to make him a likely Day 2 pick in April, with NFL Network’s Lance Zierlein saying in his scouting report that Collins “has the size, talent and alignment versatility to help fortify a defensive front as an early contributor and future starter.” In fact, he’s already generating some buzz at this week’s NFL Scouting Combine.<\/p>\n

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Texas defensive lineman Alfred Collins (95) moves to block a pass from Houston quarterback Donovan Smith (1) during the Longhorns game against the University of Houston at TDECU Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. \/ Mikala Compton\/American-Statesman \/ USA TODAY NETWORK<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

According to Nick Harris of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, the Dallas Cowboys are set to meet with Collins in Indianapolis this week, showing the fifth-year senior has some serious interest.<\/p>\n

The Cowboys should be in the market for an interior defensive lineman this offseason. Mazi Smith, Dallas’ first-round pick out of Michigan in 2023, is trending toward bust territory, and Osa Odighizuwa is due to hit free agency in just a few weeks. The defense already struggled this season, particularly against the run, so reloading the trenches should be a priority.<\/p>\n

Needless to say that Collins would help fix that issue and then some. Dallas’ second-round pick, the No. 44 overall pick, is a bit higher than where many project him to go, but if the fit is right, then it would be worth the price.<\/p>\n

Of course, the Cowboys won’t be the only team vying for Collins, services. However, the team that ends up landing him will probably be very happy on draft night.<\/p>\n

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