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- Born: October 23, 1981
- Birthplace: Shreveport, Louisiana
- Position: Offensive Tackle
- Height: 6 feet and 7 inchesMSNBC: Jags' Collier critically wounded... (September 2, 2008)
- Weight: 345 poundsMSNBC: Jags' Collier critically wounded... (September 2, 2008)
- In November 2007 was arrested for driving under the influence of alcoholMSNBC: Jags' Collier critically wounded... (September 2, 2008)
- Previously to playing football worked in Wal-MartMSNBC: Jags' Collier critically wounded... (September 2, 2008)
- Vowed to stay out of troubleMSNBC: Jags' Collier critically wounded... (September 2, 2008)
- Released from the hospital on October 13, 2008ESPN.com: Del Rio Says Collier.... Released From Hospital
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Richard Collier is a former offensive tackle playing for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League.
News agencies reported that Richard Collier would appear at the December 18, 2008, game between the Indianapolis Colts and Jacksonville Jaguars on Thursday Night Football. Collier will be recognized during pregame ceremonies.ESPN.com: Collier to attend Jaguars game, will join team for coin flip (December 18, 2008)
Shooting
On September 2, 2008, he was shot 14 times while waiting in his car in Jacksonville, Florida, and sustained critical wounds. Collier is paralyzed below the waist and had to have his left leg amputated. Though Collier was shot repeatedly, his friend and former teammate Kenny Pettway escaped the car unharmed.MSNBC: Jags' Collier critically wounded... (September 2, 2008)ESPN.com: Doctors: Collier paralyzed below waist, one leg had to be amputated (September 29, 2008)NFL Career
Collier was signed by the Jaguars in 2006 as an undrafted free agent and played in four games as a rookie backup. In 2007, Collier was arrested for driving under the influence and was suspended by the team. He was signed to a contract extension in 2008, playing in all four preseason games. After being shot, it was announced on September 29 that Collier's football career was over.-
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Richard Collier Vital Stats
- Mahalo's Guide to Jacksonville Jaguars
- NFL.com: Career Stats
- Height: 6' 7"
- Weight: 350 lbs
- Rookie Year: 2005
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