The UA, the two NFL teams he played for, the Baltimore Ravens and the Seattle Seahawks, as well as the league office, all acknowledged the news of his passing.
Collins was operating a Suzuki motorbike in Lauderdale Lakes, Florida, at approximately 10:20 p.m. when an SUV approaching from the other direction veered into his path, sending Collins crashing through the back passenger side window. This information was reported in an accident report from the Broward County Sheriff’s Office. Collins was declared deceased at the scene, per the report.
Alex Collins passed away suddenly and tragically, and the Razorbacks football team expressed their sadness on social media. In addition to being a great Razorback, he was a wonderful man. It was obvious that he wanted to be a Hog and that he loved the Razorbacks. He will be sorely missed. “Alex Collins was such a wonderful person and loved the Razorbacks and we loved him too,” coach Sam Pittman added in a statement. His family, his teammates, and the entire Razorback Nation are all in our thoughts and prayers. RIP, #3.
With 1,577 yards, Collins, 28, recorded the third-highest single-season rushing total in Arkansas history in 2015. With 3,703 yards, he trails Darren McFadden in career rushing yards at Arkansas (4,590).