South Jersey RB emerging

Westville (N.J.) Deptford Township running back Dajuane Collins is emerging as one of the top players in the Garden State. With nearly 30 offers, who are his favorites?

"I like Boston College, Minnesota, Syracuse, Wisconsin and Indiana the best," said the 5-foot-11, 187-pounder. "BC and Minnesota are probably out in front a little, I know I'll visit both of them I just don't know when."

Collins, who had 350 yards and four scores through his first three games, would like to play early wherever he goes.

"Minnesota plays tough, physical football and Boston College has good academics. BC has young running backs, but I can compete and Minnesota wants me as a strong safety," he said. "Syracuse also wants me as a physical strong safety and Indiana and Wisconsin want me as a running back. I don't really have a preference."

Collins has emerged as one of South Jersey's top players.

"I didn't go to any camps or combines so some people didn't know much about me," he said. "But I had over 1,000 yards last year and 80 tackles and this year I'm playing better."