Del Lee Collins returned to Grambling State as the cornerback’s coach prior to the start of the 2024 season. .
A native of New Orleans and former professional football player, Del Lee-Collins joined the Lion coaching staff as cornerbacks coach prior to the 2020 season.
In his first season with the Lions, which was moved to spring of 2021, Lee-Collins oversaw a talented group of SLU cornerbacks. Under his direction, junior Ferlando Jordan was named All-America by Stats Perform and Phil Steele, while also earning first team All-Southland Conference and All-Louisiana honors.
In 2021, Lee-Collins’ troops once again featured an All-American, as Zy Alexander finished among the FCS leaders with a Southland Conference-high six interceptions. Alexander earned All-America honors from Stats Perform, Associated Press, and Phil Steele, while also claiming first team All-SLC and All-Louisiana accolades.
Both of his starting cornerbacks earned first team All-Southland Conference honors for the 2022 conference champions. Jordan was named first team All-SLC for the third time in his career, while Alexander was a repeat selection.
Lee-Collins’ previous coaching stints include Grambling and his alma mater McNeese.
Lee-Collins started his coaching career at St. Augustine High School. He worked as defensive backs coach, defensive coordinator, and assistant head coach. He has subsequently served as co-defensive coordinator at both Landry Walker High School and John Ehret High School, as well as head coach at Sophie B. Wright Charter in New Orleans.
Lee-Collins played from 1994-98 at McNeese, helping the Cowboys to a pair of Southland Conference championships. Collins finished his collegiate playing career as the program’s career leader in blocked field goals. Following his time in Lake Charles, he played professionally for five years in the NFL and Arena Football League.
A 1998 graduate of McNeese, Lee-Collins and his wife, Cheryl, have two sons, Caleb and Kiazer.
