About Maliek Collins

Maliek Collins Sr. (born April 8, 1995) is an American professional football defensive tackle for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Nebraska.

Collins was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the third round (67th overall) of the 2016 NFL Draft.

On March 23, 2021, Collins signed a one-year contract with the Houston Texans. On March 18, 2022, Collins signed a two-year contract extension with the Texans. On June 20, 2023, Collins signed a two-year, $23 million contract extension with the Texans.

On March 14, 2024, Collins was traded to the San Francisco 49ers for first of the 49ers two seventh-round picks (#232-Levi Drake Rodriguez).