Alex Collins, a Former N.F.L. Running Back, Is Killed in a Motorcycle Crash

Alex Collins, the previous N.F.L. operating again who performed for the Seattle Seahawks and the Baltimore Ravens, died in a motorbike crash in South Florida on Sunday, the authorities mentioned.

Mr. Collins, 28, was driving a 2004 Suzuki GSX-R600K bike when he crashed right into a 2002 Chevrolet Suburban S.U.V. in Lauderdale Lakes, Fla., the Broward County Sheriff’s Office mentioned in a news launch on Monday.

The driver of the S.U.V. was turning left when Mr. Collins struck its rear passenger aspect. The affect of the crash was so forceful, it despatched Mr. Collins by means of the rear passenger aspect window, the assertion mentioned.

Mr. Collins was pronounced useless on the scene, the authorities mentioned, including that the driving force of the S.U.V., who was not named, remained close by and cooperated with the investigation.

Mr. Collins’ household confirmed the dying on Monday in a press release by means of the Seahawks, saying he was cherished by his household and pals. “All who truly know him can attest to his drive, determination and larger-than-life personality,” the assertion mentioned. Funeral preparations will likely be introduced later.

John Schneider, the Seahawks govt vp and common supervisor, mentioned in a press release that Mr. Collins’ smile and dance abilities will likely be missed. “Alex would light up a room and was beloved by our entire building,” Mr. Schneider mentioned. “He enjoyed life and attacked it on the football field. He was one of the most productive runners in SEC history.”

Mr. Collins usually carried out a brief Riverdance-style routine after scoring touchdowns. It grew to become his signature transfer and was a well-liked speaking level in interviews. He mentioned in a 2018 interview on the speak present “Pickler and Ben” that he acquired into Irish dancing by means of his highschool soccer coach’s household. He praised the dance with serving to him on the sphere. “It’s definitely made me a lot more explosive,” he mentioned. “I want to give all the credit to Irish dancing because just having to be on my toes the entire time, bouncing around, it’s so tiring.”

Mr. Collins was a 2016 fifth-round choose for the Seahawks out of Arkansas.

He performed three seasons with the Seahawks and two for the Ravens, producing 483 carries for 1,997 yards and 18 touchdowns, in accordance with the N.F.L. Arguably, his greatest yr within the league was in 2017 for the Ravens, the place he had 973 yards and 6 touchdowns.

After ending within the N.F.L. in 2021, Mr. Collins performed for the Memphis Showboats of the United States Football League this previous spring. His time there ended when he was positioned on the injured reserve listing.