HIGHLAND: Rivals ranks him the 39th best strongside defensive end in the country and the ninth-best overall prospect in Utah ... recorded 82 tackles and 11.5 sacks as a senior, and 78 tackles and 4.5 sacks as a junior ... played in 38 career varsity games ... also played offensive guard for Highland ... helped Highland to the State 4A title ... First Team All-State on both sides of the ball ... also played basketball ... from Highland Head Coach Brody Benson - "Desmond is a talented young man with a ton of tools that are going to enable him to be successful at Oregon State. He has a good frame with the ability to put on quality weight. He is very athletic and has good speed and change of direction. He is very humble and understands that he is going to have to continually work in order to contribute at the Pac 12 level." PERSONAL: Born October 30, 1992 in Provo, Utah ... son of Fletcher and Meisi Collins ... has three siblings, Leitu, Puaeleo and Saiga ... enjoys playing guitar ... lists his greatest athletic thrill as "taking the state championship" ... plans to study new media communications and plans to be a sports writer. |
 
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