Nick Collins Elected to Black College Football Hall of Fame

Nick Collins, a former Bethune-Cookman standout and Green Bay Packers All-Pro safety, has been elected to the Black College Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026. The announcement was made on January 15. Collins is recognized for his exceptional performance both in college, where he was a leading defensive back in the MEAC, and in the NFL, where he earned three Pro Bowl selections and played a crucial role in the Packers' Super Bowl XLV victory. His NFL career, which spanned from 2005 to 2011, was cut short due to a neck injury. After retiring, Collins returned to Bethune-Cookman as a cornerbacks coach, contributing to the development of All-SWAC defensive backs.

The 2026 Hall of Fame class, which includes Jimmy Smith, Eddie Robinson Jr., Tyrone Poole, Coach Rudy Hubbard, and Steve Wyche, will be honored at a ceremony on June 6 in Atlanta. They will also be recognized during