Maliek Collins was once establishing himself as one of the league’s rising defensive linemen during his four-year stint with the Dallas Cowboys. He totaled 40 quarterback hits and 14.5 sacks in Dallas before a below-par season with the Raiders in 2020 resulted in the Houston Texans acquiring Collins for well below the market value.
As he enters his first season with the Texans, here’s how Collins can have a positive impact on the Texans’ defense while restoring his value around the league.