The Naples Daily News Athlete of the Week sponsored by Elevate Home Services for Oct. 28-Nov. 2 was Lely running back Ty Collins. Collins captured 36.82 percent of the votes. To be nominated, Collins accumulated over 500 all-purpose yards and seven touchdowns in a 52-38 win over South Fort Myers.
Question: How early did you get into football? What drew you to the sport?
Collins: I started football when I was 4 and why, because I used to play at Shadow Wood with my halfbacks for fun.
What’s been a highlight of your football career thus far?
Collins: The game Friday, tying my brother Nino Joseph’s (touchdown) record.
Do you have any sort of routine before you go out on the field?
Collins: No, not really. I just go catch some balls with my quarterback Carter Quinn
Is there an athlete from the U.S. or abroad you look up to or enjoy watching?
Collins: (Lionel) Messi because I’m the same size as him.
What’s a sport you’ve never tried but would want to play?
Collins: Baseball.