Previewing the 2026 season for Penn State CB Audavion Collins

Penn State football will have a completely overhauled roster to get to know in 2026 under new head coach Matt Campbell. Following one of the most active offseasons in recent memory for Penn State with a flurry of activity in the transfer portal, fans will have a lot of catching up to do in getting to know this year's Penn State roster. Fortunately, not every face will be brand new to fans. Regardless, we will be here to give you a fresh overview of every player on the roster for the 2026 season with a series of player profiles.

From all of the returning players, a long list of new faces from the transfer portal, and incoming recruits from the Class of 2026, we will have you covered with this year's player profiles for the Penn State roster. Here is a quick look at cornerback Audavion Collins for the 2026 season.

Preseason Player Profile

• Hometown: Covington, Georgia
• Height: 5-11
• Weight: 180 lbs
• Class in 2026: Redshirt Senior

Recruiting Rankings

Class of 2022: Consensus 3-star, No. 63 ranked cornerback, per 247Sports

Audavion Collins originally committed to Mississippi State, but he transferred to Penn State after just one season there, where he didn’t see the field.

Career Stats

The redshirt senior has improved his numbers each year with the Nittany Lions, with this past season being his best yet. Collins has accumulated 76 total tackles, 5.5 tackles for loss, four passes defensed, and an interception.

Depth Chart Overview

Collins figures to be an important part of the cornerback rotation as one of the most experienced secondary members. His role can’t be guaranteed with a new coaching staff, but he’s a name that fans should hear quite a bit on Saturdays this season.