John Collins leaves Michigan to join Detroit Lions as scouting assistant

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 10:48 PM

Last updated Jun 26, 2026

John Collins leaves Michigan to join Detroit Lions as scouting assistant

Summary

John Collins, the assistant director of personnel for Michigan football, is set to join the Detroit Lions as a scouting assistant. Collins has been with Michigan since 2024 and played a key role in recruiting the highly-rated 2025 class, which included five-star prospects. Previously, he worked at Georgia. The move to the NFL represents a significant step in Collins' career in football personnel.

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Key Details

•Collins joins Detroit Lions staff as scouting assistant.
•He has been with Michigan football since 2024.
•Key contributor to Michigan's 2025 recruiting class.
•Previously worked with Georgia football and Kirby Smart.

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