Luke Collis
{{Short description|American football player (born 1988)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=June 2024}}
{{Infobox NFL biography
|name=Luke Collis
|image=Collis and Trevino 2 (cropped).jpg
|caption=Collis with the Philadelphia Soul in 2017
|number=3, 10, 13
|position=Quarterback
|birth_date={{birth date and age|1988|7|27}}
|birth_place=Pasadena, California, U.S.
|height_ft=6
|height_in=3
|weight_lbs=230
|high_school=La Cañada Flintridge (CA) Saint Francis
|college=Occidental
|undraftedyear=2012
|pastteams=
- Spokane Shock ({{AFL Year|2012}})
- Chicago Rush ({{AFL Year|2013}})
- Knoxville NightHawks ({{PIFL Year|2013}})
- San Angelo Bandits (2014)
- Tampa Bay Storm ({{AFL Year|2015}})
- Philadelphia Soul ({{AFL Year|2016}}–{{AFL Year|2017}})
- Beijing Lions ({{CAFL Year|2016}})
- Georgia Doom (2018)
|status=
|highlights=
- 2× ArenaBowl champion (XXIX, XXX)
- China Bowl champion ({{CAFL Year|2016}})
- LSFL champion (2014)
- LSFL Player of the Year (2014)
- CAFL All-Pro North Division All-Star ({{CAFL Year|2016}})
- First-team All-SCIAC (2011)
- Second-team All-SCIAC (2010)
|aflstatlabel1=Comp. / Att.
|aflstatvalue1=22 / 56
|aflstatlabel2=Passing yards
|aflstatvalue2=307
|aflstatvalue3=6–1
|aflstatlabel4=QB rating
|aflstatvalue4=77.01
|aflstatlabel5=Rushing TD
|aflstatvalue5=0
|afl=12440
}}
Luke Collis (born July 27, 1988) is an American former professional football quarterback who played in the Arena Football League (AFL). He signed with the Spokane Shock as an undrafted free agent in 2012. He played college football at the Occidental College after transferring out of University of Nevada, Reno. He was also a member of the Chicago Rush, Knoxville NightHawks, San Angelo Bandits, Tampa Bay Storm, Philadelphia Soul, Beijing Lions and Georgia Doom.
College career
After attending Saint Francis High School, Collis accepted a scholarship to play football at the University of Nevada in 2007.{{cite web |url=http://www.nevadawolfpack.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/022107aaa.html |title=Football Team Adds Quarterback to Recruiting Class. |publisher=University of Nevada, Reno |work=www.nevadawolfpack.com |accessdate=April 7, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304053420/http://www.nevadawolfpack.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/022107aaa.html |archive-date=March 4, 2016 |url-status=dead }} At Nevada, Collis was an Academic All-WAC honoree in 2009.{{cite web |url=http://www.nevadawolfpack.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/012010aaa.html |title=WAC Announces Fall Academic All-WAC Honorees |publisher=University of Nevada, Reno |work=www.nevadawolfpack.com |accessdate=April 30, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304091910/http://www.nevadawolfpack.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/012010aaa.html |archive-date=March 4, 2016 |url-status=dead }} After redshirting his freshman year, and playing behind Colin Kaepernick as a redshirt freshman and sophomore,{{cite web |url=http://www.gosanangelo.com/news/lone-star-football-league-qb-collis-shining-for |title=BANDITS: Collis leads team back to playoffs |author=Carlos Silva, Jr. |date=June 20, 2014 |publisher=Standard-Times |work=www.gosanangelo.com |accessdate=November 20, 2015 |archive-date=November 21, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151121055721/http://www.gosanangelo.com/news/lone-star-football-league-qb-collis-shining-for |url-status=dead }} Collis announced that he would transfer to Occidental College on January 7, 2010.{{cite web |url=http://www.kolotv.com/home/headlines/80953202.html |title=Ault on Taua: "I Wanna Punch Him Right In The Mouth" |date=January 7, 2010 |publisher=Gray Digital Media |work=www.kolotv.com |accessdate=April 7, 2015 |archive-date=November 21, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151121045530/http://www.kolotv.com/home/headlines/80953202.html |url-status=dead }} He attempted one pass during his time at Nevada.{{cite web | url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/luke-collis-1.html | title=Luke Collis | publisher=Sports Reference LLC | work=sports-reference.com | accessdate=December 20, 2016}} Collis became a two-year starter and captain for the Occidental Tigers, and was named 2nd Team All-Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference as a junior, and 1st Team All-SCIAC as a senior.{{cite web|url=http://oxyathletics.com/sports/fball/2011-12/bios/collis_luke_ssv8 |title=3 Luke Collis |publisher=Occidental College |work=www.oxyathletics.com |accessdate=April 7, 2015 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150404064050/http://oxyathletics.com/sports/fball/2011-12/bios/collis_luke_ssv8 |archivedate=April 4, 2015 }} As a senior, Collis ranked 3rd nationally in passing completions per game (27), 7th nationally in passing yards per game (305), and 5th nationally total passing touchdowns (28 in 9 games).{{cite web |url=http://web1.ncaa.org/mfb/playerDetail.jsp?yr=2011&org=516&player=3 |title=Luke Collis |publisher=National Association of Collegiate Athletics |work=www.ncaa.org |accessdate=November 20, 2015}}
Professional career
=Spokane Shock=
After going undrafted in the 2012 NFL draft, Collis was assigned to the Spokane Shock of the Arena Football League (AFL).{{cite journal |url=http://www.d3football.com/seasons/2012/contrib/2012082198msub |title=OXY QB COLLIS HEADED TO THE ARENA FOOTBALL LEAGUE |author=Michael Wells |date=August 21, 2012 |publisher=USA TODAY media group |website=www.d3football.com |accessdate=April 7, 2015}} Collis finished the season with no passes thrown, but achieved 3 tackles.
=Chicago Rush=
Collis joined the Chicago Rush during the 2013 season, but saw very limited playing time.{{cite web |url=http://redzone.sportsblog.com/posts/7754/chicago_rush_sign_another_quarterback.html |title=Chicago Rush signed another quarterback, 3 other players |date=March 6, 2013 |publisher=Eric Ivie |work=www.redzone.com |accessdate=April 7, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150413183543/http://redzone.sportsblog.com/posts/7754/chicago_rush_sign_another_quarterback.html |archive-date=2015-04-13 |url-status=dead }}
=Knoxville NightHawks=
During 2013, Collis signed with the Knoxville NightHawks of the Professional Indoor Football League (PIFL).{{cite web |url=https://www.mcall.com/2013/05/26/bednariks-big-night-carries-steelhawks-to-fourth-straight-win-and-likely-playoff-berth/ |title=Bednarik's big night carries Steelhawks to fourth straight win and likely playoff berth |date=May 26, 2013 |publisher=The Morning Call |work=www.mcall.com |access-date=April 7, 2015}} Although Collis served as the backup for most of the season, he won the starting quarterback position by the end of the year.http://www.thestatguys.com/PIFL/2013/ALA0615.HTM{{dead link|date=January 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}
=San Angelo Bandits=
Collis signed with the San Angelo Bandits of the Lone Star Football League (LSFL) for 2014. He became the starter for the Bandits during Week 3 of the regular season.{{cite web |url=http://www.gosanangelo.com/sports/san-angelo-bandits/lone-star-football-league-qb-collis-shining-for-bandits-as-they-close-regular-season_42932346 |title=LONE STAR FOOTBALL LEAGUE: QB Collis shining for Bandits as they close regular season |author=Carlos Silva Jr. |date=June 20, 2014 |publisher=Journal Media Group |work=www.gosangelo.com |accessdate=April 7, 2015 |archive-date=April 2, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402020759/http://www.gosanangelo.com/sports/san-angelo-bandits/lone-star-football-league-qb-collis-shining-for-bandits-as-they-close-regular-season_42932346 |url-status=dead }} Collis dominated, throwing 88 touchdowns and just 7 interceptions in 11 games,{{Cite web|url=http://lukecollis.com/|title=Luke Collis Official Website|date=July 30, 2013}} and was eventually named the league player of the year.http://www.gosanangelo.com/sports/local/local-roundup_68079563{{Dead link|date=December 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} Over one three game stretch, San Angelo scored 273 points, including one game where Collis threw 12 touchdown passes and the Bandits scored a league record 107 points.{{Cite web |last=Officer |first=Marcus |date=2014-05-27 |title=Bandits Score 273 Points in Three Games - Story {{!}} KLST and KSAN |url=http://www.conchovalleyhomepage.com/sports/bandits-score-273-points-in-three-games |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160315084254/http://www.conchovalleyhomepage.com/sports/bandits-score-273-points-in-three-games |archive-date=2016-03-15 |access-date= |website=conchovalleyhomepage.com}} The Bandits went on to win the LSFL Championship.{{cite web |newspaper=Albuquerque Journal |publisher=Journal Publishing |location=Albuquerque, NM |title=NM loses to San Angelo in indoor football championship |url=http://www.abqjournal.com/425750/sports/nm-loses-to-san-angelo-in-indoor-football-championship.html |date=July 6, 2014 |accessdate=April 7, 2015}}
=Tampa Bay Storm=
Following the LSFL season, Collis signed with the Tampa Bay Storm of the AFL at the beginning of the AFL's free agency period, on September 26, 2014.{{Cite web|url=http://boxscorenews.com/tampa-bay-storm-make-flurry-of-moves-to-begin-free-agency-p102342-68.htm|title=Tampa Bay Storm make flurry of moves to begin free agency}} Following training camp, Collis was named the backup to Jason Boltus.{{cite web |url=https://www.tampabay.com/sports/football/storm/storm-meets-cleveland-on-friday-in-season-opener/2223046/ |title=Storm meets Cleveland on Friday in season opener |author=Brandon Wright |date=March 26, 2015 |publisher=Tampa Bay Time |work=www.tampabay.com |access-date=April 7, 2015}}
=Philadelphia Soul=
Collis signed with the Philadelphia Soul on November 19, 2015. He was the backup to Dan Raudabaugh during the 2016 season as the Soul won ArenaBowl XXIX.{{cite web | url=https://www.latimes.com/socal/la-canada-valley-sun/sports/tsn-vsl-collis-soul-a-game-away-from-title-shot-20160812-story.html | title=Collis, Soul a game away from title shot | work=Los Angeles Times | date=August 12, 2016 | accessdate=September 16, 2017 | url-status=bot: unknown | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170917032451/http://www.latimes.com/socal/la-canada-valley-sun/sports/tsn-vsl-collis-soul-a-game-away-from-title-shot-20160812-story.html | archivedate=September 17, 2017 }}{{cite web|url=http://www.arenafootball.com/sports/a-footbl/spec-rel/082616aaq.html |title=Soul Defeat Rattlers, 56-42, to Claim AFL Crown |publisher=arenafootball.com |date=August 26, 2016 |accessdate=August 28, 2016 |url-status=usurped |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160828165845/http://www.arenafootball.com/sports/a-footbl/spec-rel/082616aaq.html |archivedate=August 28, 2016 }} In 2017, he was the backup to Raudabaugh as the Soul won ArenaBowl XXX.{{cite web | url=http://www.csnphilly.com/philadelphia-soul/soul-topple-storm-win-2nd-straight-arenabowl | title=Soul topple Storm to win 2nd straight ArenaBowl | publisher=csnphilly.com | date=August 26, 2017 | accessdate=September 16, 2017 | author=Levick, Noah | url-status=bot: unknown | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170917032455/http://www.csnphilly.com/philadelphia-soul/soul-topple-storm-win-2nd-straight-arenabowl | archivedate=September 17, 2017 }}
=Beijing Lions=
Collis was selected by the Beijing Lions in the 20th round of the 2016 CAFL Draft, joining his Soul head coach Clint Dolezel in Beijing.{{cite web | url=http://caflfootball.com/cafl-draft-results-are-in/ | title=CAFL DRAFT RESULTS – SEE IT AGAIN – FULL RESULTS HERE | publisher=caflfootball.com | date=June 11, 2016 | accessdate=October 18, 2016 | archive-date=October 17, 2016 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161017192935/http://caflfootball.com/cafl-draft-results-are-in/ | url-status=dead }}{{cite web | url=http://caflfootball.com/clint-dolezel-chasing-titles-world-wide/ | title=Clint Dolezel Chasing Titles World Wide | publisher=caflfootball.com | date=November 2, 2016 | accessdate=December 20, 2016 | author=Moninghoff, Mick | archive-date=December 21, 2016 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161221092112/http://caflfootball.com/clint-dolezel-chasing-titles-world-wide/ | url-status=dead }} Collis was the starting quarterback for the Lions during the 2016 season and helped Beijing finish the season undefeated and win the first China Bowl.{{cite web | url=http://caflfootball.com/beijing-wins-cafl-china-bowl-on-final-play/ | title=Beijing Wins CAFL China Bowl on Final Play | publisher=caflfootball.com | date=November 6, 2016 | accessdate=December 20, 2016 | archive-date=November 7, 2016 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161107015919/http://caflfootball.com/beijing-wins-cafl-china-bowl-on-final-play/ | url-status=dead }}{{cite web | url=http://caflfootball.com/series-final-one-for-the-record-books/ | title=Series Final: One for the Record Books | publisher=caflfootball.com | date=November 6, 2016 | accessdate=December 20, 2016 | author=Moninghoff, Mick | archive-date=November 7, 2016 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161107160120/http://caflfootball.com/series-final-one-for-the-record-books/ | url-status=dead }} Collis completed 65.9% of his passes for 1,381 yards, 29 touchdowns and three interceptions, earning All-Pro North Division All-Star honors. He was listed on the Lions' roster for the 2018 season.{{cite web | url=http://caflfootball.com/beijing-lions-2017-roster/ | title=Beijing Lions 2017 Roster | publisher=caflfootball.com | date=August 14, 2017 | accessdate=September 29, 2017 | url-status=bot: unknown | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170929184642/http://caflfootball.com/beijing-lions-2017-roster/ | archivedate=September 29, 2017 }}
=Georgia Doom=
Collis was the starting quarterback for the Georgia Doom of the American Arena League (AAL) in 2018.{{cite web | url=https://wgxa.tv/sports/pro-sports/georgia-dooms-collis-and-beavers-thriving-in-starting-role | title=Georgia Doom's Collis and Beavers thriving in starting roles | publisher=WGXA | date=April 20, 2018 | accessdate=1 June 2025 | author=Gaskins, Cam}}{{cite web | url=http://georgiadoom.com/player/luke-collis/?roster_type=custom | archive-url=https://www.webcitation.org/6yhxzgeO8?url=http://georgiadoom.com/player/luke-collis/?roster_type=custom | url-status=dead | archive-date=April 15, 2018 | title=Luke Collis | publisher=georgiadoom.com | accessdate=April 15, 2018}}{{cite web | url=https://fiftyyarder.com/2018/07/18/indoor-football-writers-name-aal-mvp/ | title=Indoor Football Writers Name AAL MVP | publisher=FiftyYarder.com | date=July 18, 2018 | accessdate=1 June 2025}}
=AFL statistics=
| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center"
! rowspan=2 | Year !! rowspan=2 | Team !! colspan=7 | Passing !! colspan=3 | Rushing | |||||||||||
| {{tooltip|Cmp|Passes completed}} | {{tooltip|Att|Passes attempted}} | {{tooltip|Pct|Completion percentage}} | {{tooltip|Yds|Passing yards}} | {{tooltip|TD|Passing touchdowns}} | {{tooltip|Int|Interceptions}} | {{tooltip|Rtg|Passer rating}} | {{tooltip|Att|Rushing attempts}} | {{tooltip|Yds|Rushing yards}} | {{tooltip|TD|Rushing touchdowns}} | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Tampa Bay | 2 | 12 | 16.7 | 23 | 1 | 1 | 25.69 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 2016 | Philadelphia | 9 | 21 | 42.9 | 109 | 2 | 0 | 83.23 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | Philadelphia | 11 | 23 | 47.8 | 175 | 3 | 0 | 106.25 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| class="sortbottom" style="background:#eee;"
| colspan=2 | Career | 22 | 56 | 39.3 | 307 | 6 | 1 | 77.01 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
Stats from ArenaFan:{{cite web | url=http://www.arenafan.com/players/12440/| title=Luke Collis | publisher=arenafan.com | accessdate=July 22, 2017}}
References
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External links
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- [https://web.archive.org/web/20150404064050/http://oxyathletics.com/sports/fball/2011-12/bios/collis_luke_ssv8 Occidental bio]
- {{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20160304000925/http://www.arenafootball.com/sports/a-footbl/aflstm/mtt/luke_collis_842476.html Arena Football League bio]}}
{{ArenaBowl XXIX}}
{{ArenaBowl XXX}}
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Category:Players of American football from Pasadena, California
Category:Philadelphia Soul players
Category:Beijing Lions players