2023-08-15 01:02:35
Shocking news in the NFL, which this Monday mourns the sudden death of Alex Collins, who was a runner for the Seattle Seahawks in the days of Russell Wilson and more recently with Lamar Jackson’s Baltimore Ravens, living his last season in 2021.
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At just 28 years old, and a week away from turning 29, Alex Collins died and it was the Ravens who first spread the news. Without knowing the causes of death until now, the National Football League issued a message with condolences for the family and friends of which he was taken in the fifth round of the 2016 Draft by the Seahawks.
In his five pro seasons following playing at the college level with Ar, his best years were spent in Baltimore in 2017 and 2018, recording 973 and 411 yards, respectively, as well as six and seven touchdowns in each of those. bells.
In 2021 he left the NFL following starting six games with the Seahawks and spent a sabbatical, until in 2023 he signed a contract with the Memphis Showboats of the United States Football League, although he was on the disabled list.
The most remembered story of Alex Collins
In 2017, when he lived his “boom” in the NFL, Alex Collins revealed his secret to the agile footwork he displayed on the gridiron: practicing traditional Irish dance with some women in a dance academy, which he attended with regularly despite being focused on American football.
In fact, the runner was applauded for coming to the aid of a boy who was being bullied by some of his schoolmates when he found out that his dream was to be a professional dancer. Collins went to his school and together they rehearsed the typical steps to the beat of Celtic music, a gesture that is remembered today in connection with his unfortunate death.
Never forget when Alex Collins took the time to meet Carl Tubbs, a 7th grader who was bullied for being a boy learning Irish dancing.
Alex Collins practiced Irish dancing to help with his footwork in the NFL. Alex motivated Carl to continue practicing dancing. A great guy ????️ pic.twitter.com/ONHkp2tS61
— The Ravens Realm (@RealmRavens) August 15, 2023
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