James Collins II | Eastern Illinois
College Football Player
James Collins II
Eastern IllinoisHeight6' 2"Weight295 lbsExperienceSenior
5SOLO
0Sacks
0Forced Fumbles
0Interceptions
Player Information
PositionDefensive Lineman
Jersey#55
Height6' 2"
Weight295 lbs
BirthplaceMesquite, TX
CollegeEastern Illinois
ClassSenior
TeamEastern Illinois
ConferenceOhio Valley Conference
SubdivisionFCS
Season2026
StatusActive
Team & College
TeamEastern Illinois
ConferenceOhio Valley Conference
SubdivisionFCS
Home StadiumO'Brien Field
LocationIL
LeagueNCAA Football
Next Game
Gardner-WebbWeek 6 · Ernest W. Spangler StadiumOctober 10, 2026 · 3:30 PMESPN+
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Season, Postseason & Career
| Split | TOT | SOLO | AST | SACK | FF | FR | YDS | INT | YDS | AVG | TD | LNG | PD | KB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | - | - | - |
Defense by Season
| Season | TOT | SOLO | AST | PD | SACK | FF | INT | YDS | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 21 | 9 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Game Log
| Game | Result | TOT | SOLO | AST | SACK | FF | FF | FR | INT | YDS | AVG | TD | LNG | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 @ Illinois State2026 Regular SeasonWeek 3 | L 49-13 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 vs Indiana State2026 Regular SeasonWeek 2 | L 42-35 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 @ Minnesota2026 Regular SeasonWeek 1 | L 59-7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 @ Murray State2026 Regular SeasonWeek 1 | W 28-14 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |