Collins attended Christian High School San Diego in El Cajon, California as a freshman and Helix High School in Louisiana Mesa, California as a sophomore before transferring to Granite Hills High School in El Cajon prior to his junior year.
As a senior he passed for 1,013 yards, rushed for 988 and accounted for 29 touchdowns. Collins committed to Oregon State University to play college football. Collins was named Oregon State"s starting quarterback as a true freshman in 2015.
In his first career start he passed for 92 yards and two passing touchdowns and rushed for 152 yards on 17 carries.
In 2016, Collins transferred to Northern Illinois University.
