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, 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.
- •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.
- 10:48 PMYahoo Sports — Michigan Football losing assistant director of personnel to Detroit Lions
"Michigan is losing a member of its recruiting department, with John Collins set to join the Detroit Lions staff:
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