John Collins leaves Michigan to join Detroit Lions as scouting assistant

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Last updated Jun 26, 2026

John Collins leaves Michigan to join Detroit Lions as scouting assistant
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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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  • 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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  • 10:48 PMYahoo SportsMichigan Football losing assistant director of personnel to Detroit Lions
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Michigan is losing a member of its recruiting department, with John Collins set to join the Detroit Lions staff:

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