Collins' Irish jig celebration dance became a social media smash hit, and part of what endeared him to fans. Collins started 10 games for the Ravens in 2018 and ran for 411 yards and seven touchdowns.

Collins admitted in past interviews that he was teased for the dance, but credited the Irish jig to helping his game on the field. The former NFL running back said it helped with his footwork.

Collins played for the Ravens from 2017-18. He became a fan-favorite in 2017 with his Irish jig-style touchdown dances. Not to mention, he ran for 973 yards, 11th in the NFL that season.

Alex Collins’ death at 28 a “heart-crushing loss” for his former Seahawks Pete Carroll says. Geno Smith, Jordyn Brooks, 29 other former Seattle teammates mourn.

Ex-Seahawks running back Alex Collins, known among Seattle teammates as “Sweet Feet,” for his rushing and Irish dancing, has died the team confirms. He was 28.

Tara Sullivan Why late NFL running back Alex Collins will also be missed by the world of Irish dancing By Tara Sullivan Globe Staff,Updated August 19, 2023, 10:58 a.m.

Alex Collins, a former running back for the Seahawks and Ravens, died at 28 years old. He was reportedly involved in a fatal motorcycle crash Sunday evening in Florida.

Alex Collins was "the best Irish dancer football ever knew," Drake Irish Dance South Florida said in the wake of the athlete's tragic death.

Alex Collins, who played five NFL seasons for the Baltimore Ravens and Seattle Seahawks, was killed in a motorcycle crash over the weekend. He was 28 years old. The incident occurred around 10:20 p… ...