Bio

2016-17 - Won a GLIAC Championship in the 4x400m relay...Earned USTFCCCA All-Region in the 4x400m...Was an NCAA DII Indoor National Championship Qualifier in the 4x400m relay...Took 9th at Indoor National Championship in the 4x400m relay earning second team all-American status.

2015-16 - Took fourth place in 4x400m relay at outdoor GLIAC Championship...Was an NCAA DII Indoor National Championship qualifier in the 4x400m relay...Earned all-American in the 4x400m relay in the indoor season...Named all-Region during the indoor season in the 4x400m relay...Took third place at the indoor GLIAC Championship in the 4x400m relay...Set indoor school record in the 4x400m relay (3:11.69).

2014-15 - Qualified for the NCAA DII National Championship during the indoor season in the 4x400…Earned All-American honors in the 4x400 at the NCAA DII Indoor Championship…Part of the Oilers DMR team that finished second at the GLIAC Indoor Championship…Part of the Oilers 4x400 team that finished second at the GLIAC Indoor Championship…Voted all-region during the indoor season in the 4x400…Qualified for the NCAA DII National Championship during the outdoor season in the 4x400…Voted all-region in the 4x400 during the outdoor season.

Prep - Was named all-Ohio in the 4x4 in 2012 and 2011...All-Ohio in long jump in 2012 and 2011...Was all-Ohio in the 4x200 in 2011...Was named all-MAC in the 4x400 in 2012 and 2011, in long jump in 2010, 2011 and 2012...Earned all-MAC honors in the 4x200 in 2010, 2011 and 2012...Won best sprinter award.

Personal - Born Derek Alan Collins...Son of Steve and Phyllis Collins...Has a sister, Jenna.