Audavion Collins Is on a Special Run for Penn State Football. Let Us Count the Ways

Penn State’s Audavion Collins, one of the top cornerbacks in college football, is on the run. Up the stat chart of top pass defenders in the nation. Against opposing defenses. For the Nittany Lions’ offense against Purdue. In the 40-yard dash. And up the NFL Draft board. And, in a good way, the unheralded transfer from Mississippi State now in his fourth season at Penn State, is always running his mouth, pushing his teammates. Ultimately, if all goes well, he could finish his Penn State career as the fastest Nittany Lion ever, as well as the first Penn State defensive back to be picked in the first round of the NFL Draft. So, yes — wow, Watch AC Run. Let us count the ways: 1. The 40-yard dash. Collins recorded a best of 4.28 last spring. Over the summer, he was clocked at running 23.5 miles per hour — which combined with his 38-inch vertical leap and 305-pound bench press, earned him a spot on the annual Freaks List, compiled by The Athletic’s Bruce Feldman. “He’s the