Zyon McCollum was born on May 3,1999 and is an American professional football cornerback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League.
13 Facts About Zyon McCollum
Zyon McCollum played college football for the Sam Houston State Bearkats before being selected by the Buccaneers in the fifth round of the 2022 NFL draft.
Zyon McCollum initially committed to play college football at Utah alongside his twin brother, Tristin.
Zyon McCollum became a starter at cornerback during his freshman season.
Zyon McCollum was named first-team All-Southland Conference after recording 44 tackles with eight passes broken up and three interceptions in his sophomore season.
Zyon McCollum was named second-team All-Conference as a junior after intercepting three passes and breaking up 11 despite missing the final three games of the season due injury.
Zyon McCollum had 46 tackles and was a first-team All-Southland during his senior season, which was shortened and played in the spring of 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States, as the Bearkats won the 2021 NCAA Division I Football Championship Game.
Zyon McCollum decided to utilize the extra year of eligibility granted to college athletes who played in the 2020 season due to the coronavirus pandemic and return to Sam Houston State for a fifth season.
Zyon McCollum was selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the fifth round of the 2022 NFL draft with the 157th overall pick.
Zyon McCollum finished with 24 total tackles and one pass defended.
Zyon McCollum finished with 68 tackles, nine passes defended, and two forced fumbles.
Zyon McCollum is the identical twin brother of Philadelphia Eagles safety Tristin Zyon McCollum.
Zyon McCollum is the son of former NBA player Cory Carr.