Stalin Colinet

Stalin Colinet
Position(s)
Defensive end/tackle
Jersey #(s)
93, 99
Born
Career information
Year(s) 19972003
NFL Draft 1997 / Round: 3 / Pick: 78
College Boston College
Professional teams
Career stats
Tackles 68
Sacks 5.5
INT 0
Stats at NFL.com
Career highlights and awards
  • N/A

Stalin D. Colinet (born July 17, 1974 in New York, New York) is a former defensive tackle/defensive end in the NFL.

Early years

Colinet attended Cardinal Hayes High School where he lettered in football, basketball, and track. He was named Team MVP and a league all-star in his junior and senior years, and he was named to the CHSAA All-Star team as a senior. He was named to the list of the Top 100 High School Student-Athletes to Watch by the Chicago Tribune.

College career

He played college ball at Boston College. He was one of Boston College's premier defensive lineman and was a team captain his senior year. Colinet was named First Team All-Big East and first Team ECAC in 1996 and voted the Best Defensive Player in New England.

Colinet ranks 3rd in all-time tackles for a loss at Boston College.

Professional career

Colinet became the first Dominican player to be drafted and play in the NFL when he was selected by the Minnesota Vikings in the third round (78th pick) of the 1997 NFL Draft. Colinet also spent time with the Cleveland Browns and Jacksonville Jaguars.