College Career
In 2004, Collie was named MWC Freshman of the Year. He was also named the MVP of the 2007 Las Vegas Bowl and all–MWC first–team receiver in 2008.
Collie set a series of records during his three–year career at BYU (2004, 2007–2008).
Austin Collie, Reception Records in BYU Cougars football History
| Category | Amount | BYU All-time Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Career receptions | 215 | 2nd (Dennis Pitta is 1st @ 221) |
| Career receiving yards | 3,255 | 1st |
| Career receiving touchdowns | 30 | 1st |
Additionally, Collie was also one of the highest rated wide receivers in College Football during his junior season in which he was selected to the college football All–American team.
Austin Collie, 2008 NCAA receiving records
| Category | Number | NCAA Rank, 2008 |
|---|---|---|
| Receiving yards per game | 118.31 | 1st |
| Total yards receiving | 1538 | 1st |
| Consecutive 100-yard receiving games | 11 | Tied for 1st with Michael Crabtree |
| Receiving yards per catch | 14.51 | 3rd |
| Total receptions | 106 | 3rd |
| Touchdowns receiving | 15 | 4th |
| Total all–purpose yards (per game) | 162.46 | 12th |
On January 9, 2009, Collie announced in a press conference that he would forgo his senior year and enter the 2009 NFL Draft. The Indianapolis Colts then drafted him in the fourth round.
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