Trevor Collins

Class:
Redshirt Freshman
Hometown:
Nixa, Mo.
High School:
Nixa

OUTLOOK: Trever Collins is expected to compete in the 184-pound weight class and is a solid work out partner for 2008 All-American Maxwell Askren. Collins is a determined wrestler and quick learner in the practice room and will likely see time in numerous tournaments throughout the season.

"Trever wrestled at 197 pounds last year and has moved down to the 184-pound weight class for his redshirt freshman season," Missouri Head Coach Brian Smith said. "He has worked hard in the off season to prepare his body for the lower weight class. Trever is a tough competitor for his opponents to prepare for. He's lanky and he uses his leverage to his advantage."

2007-08: Collins, wrestling at 197 pounds, opened the season with a third place finish at the Lindenwood Open on Oct. 27, when he defeated Andrew Sanchez of McKendree by decision, 7-2. He also finished second at the Dana Open on Jan. 5 with a key victory over Cameron Browne, from the University of Nebraska, by decision, 3-2. Other top five finishes for Collins occurred at the Missouri Open (Nov. 18), Roger Denker Open (Jan. 18), and at the Missouri Valley College Open (Feb. 2). Collins recorded seven falls in tournament action, the final capping off his season Feb. 2 against Charlie Gibbs of Missouri Valley College. Collins pinned Gibbs in 2:54, while his fastest falls, set in 1:30, were recorded Oct. 27 and Feb. 2.

HIGH SCHOOL: Coached by Jason Carter at Nixa High School, Collins was a three-time Missouri State Champion (2005, 2006, 2007) and helped his team to a fourth-place finish his senior year (2007). A member of the Eagle wrestling team, Collins earned All-America honors on four occasions (2004, 2005, 2006, 2007) and was named the Super 32 Champion in 2007. Collins earned four letters in wrestling and two while running with the cross country team. Academically, Collins was credited with a 4.0 grade-point average his senior year.

Competing at the National High School Coaches Association Senior Nationals in 2007, Collins finished among the top-10 at 215 pounds, earning fourth place honors at the Junior Nationals in 2006. Additionally, Collins received the Most Outstanding Wrestler Award after taking first at the Brute/Adidas Championships at 189 pounds in 2006. Collins ranked 11th in the nation prior to beginning school at Missouri.

PERSONAL: Born Nov. 7, 1988, in Springfield, Mo., to Jeff and Tonya Collins, Trever has one sister, Brittnea (22) and one brother, Nick (15). Collins is a business major.