Ten best players in Super Bowl 2015

Jan 18, 2015; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots outside linebacker

(91) celebrates with defensive tackle

(96) after an interception during the fourth quarter against the Indianapolis Colts in the AFC Championship Game at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports

9. Jamie Collins: 116 comb Tack., 4 FF, 2 INT, 4.0 Sacks 

After showing flashes of talent and athleticism last year, Collins has emerged as a complete beast this season. He is probably still adjusting to the concept of winning in New England, after his college team went winless during his season year. He has been a big key to the success of this defense. After Jerod Mayo went down, and Chris Ivory ran it down the Patriots throats, many thought the Patriots were doomed by injury, once again. Collins was forced to step up and has all season.

He excels in every aspect of the game, as he can play the run well, he can pass rush, he can play zone defense or he can line up against a tight end and play man-to-man against him. The former high school quarterback is one of the most athletic and fastest linebackers in the NFL and could become a dominant force on the Patriots defense for a long time. He will also play a key role in containing the prior mentioned Russell Wilson during the Super Bowl.

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