Todd Collins
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| Position | Quarterback |
| Height / weight | 1.93 m / 101 kg |
| Born | 5 Nov 1971 (54 years) |
| Nationality |  United States |
| Number | 15, 10, 14 |
Todd Collins is an American former professional football quarterback who played 15 seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He has played for the Buffalo Bills, Kansas City Chiefs, Washington Redskins, and Chicago Bears.
Player Profile, High School, and College Career
Todd Steven Collins was born on November 5, 1971, in Walpole, Massachusetts, USA. The tall quarterback stands 193 cm and played at a listed weight of 101 kg.He attended Walpole High School in his hometown, where he developed into an exceptional multi-sport athlete. On the football field, he led his team to a state championship and earned widespread recognition as a top-tier recruit. Committing to the University of Michigan, Collins played for the Wolverines from 1990 to 1994.
While in college, he earned Second-team All-Big Ten honors and was named the Offensive Player of the Game in the 1994 Holiday Bowl.
Professional Career
Collins was selected by the Buffalo Bills in the second round (45th overall) of the 1995 NFL Draft.Drafted as the intended heir apparent to Hall of Fame quarterback Jim Kelly, Collins faced immense pressure early in his career.
After struggling to secure the starting role in Buffalo, he eventually moved on from the franchise following the 1997 season.
He found his long-term niche in the NFL as a highly intelligent and dependable backup quarterback. He spent eight seasons with the Kansas City Chiefs from 1998 to 2005, primarily serving as the primary backup behind starters Elvis Grbac and Trent Green.
His deep understanding of offensive schemes made him a valuable asset in the quarterback room.
In 2006, he signed with the Washington Redskins. His most notable stretch of play occurred late in the 2007 season when he stepped in for an injured Jason Campbell and led the team on an improbable winning streak to secure a playoff berth.
Because of his extended tenure as a backup, Collins holds the unique NFL record for the longest gap between starts in post-merger history—an incredible ten years and two days. He concluded his playing career after spending the 2010 season with the Chicago Bears, finishing with 4,547 passing yards and 22 passing touchdowns.