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Nico Collins

WR

A 3rd-round pick (89th overall) in the 2021 NFL Draft out of Michigan, Nico Collins has built an NFL career since. Now with HOU, he's in his 6th NFL season. By ScoutIndex Rating he was one of the top WRs in football last season, scoring a 75.1 (95th percentile). His size stands out most — the 94th percentile at the position. Across 6 NFL seasons, he has totaled 311 catches for 4,670 yards and 27 touchdowns.

Size

6'4", 222#

College

Michigan

Draft

Rd 3, 89th overall (2021)

Seasons

2021–2026

2021 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
41.9

27th percentile among WRs

14 games · 60 targets

Role×0.14-0.02
Hands×0.1-0.33
Volume×0.12+0.41
Total EPA×0.22-0.52
EPA/target×0.3-1.02
Yards/target×0.12-0.25

Week 1 projection · vs BUF

Methodology
Rec3.7 (1–6)51% 3.5+
Rec3.7 (1–6)51% 3.5+
Rec3.7 (1–6)51% 3.5+
Rec3.7 (1–6)51% 3.5+
Rec3.7 (1–6)51% 3.5+
Rec3.7 (1–6)51% 3.5+
Rec3.7 (1–6)51% 3.5+
Rec yds51.7 (12–91.5)52% 50.5+
Rec yds51.7 (12–91.5)52% 50.5+
Rec yds51.7 (12–91.5)52% 50.5+
Rec yds51.7 (12–91.5)52% 50.5+
Rec yds51.7 (12–91.5)52% 50.5+
Rec yds51.7 (12–91.5)52% 50.5+
Rec yds51.7 (12–91.5)52% 50.5+
Rec TD0.3 (0–1)24% 0.5+
Rec TD0.3 (0–1)24% 0.5+
Rec TD0.3 (0–1)24% 0.5+
Rec TD0.3 (0–1)24% 0.5+
Rec TD0.3 (0–1)24% 0.5+
Rec TD0.3 (0–1)24% 0.5+
Rec TD0.3 (0–1)24% 0.5+

Mean (10th–90th percentile) · recent form × matchup. Informational, not wagering advice.

2021 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed63▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among WRs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burst74▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine WRs.

Agility61▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine WRs (faster = higher).

Size94▶

Height/weight z-score vs. the WR cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).

Receiving

Hands11▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat59▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability35▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share54▶

Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.

Air-Yards Share73▶

Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.

Impact

Efficiency15▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.

Volume72▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2026HOU83.4412223233
2025HOU75.1151517111176
2024HOU79.4126810067
2023HOU96.11578012978
2022HOU41.310374812
2021HOU41.914334461

Career profile

Across 6 NFL seasons on file, Nico Collins has played in 70 regular-season games, all with HOU.

He has rushed for 34 yards and 1 touchdown. As a receiver he has caught 311 passes for 4,670 yards and 27 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2023 with HOU: 1,297 yards and 8 touchdowns in 15 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2023: a 96.1, in the 99th percentile among WRs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2021 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home7
18
2.6/g
259
37/g
1
Away7
15
2.1/g
187
27/g
0
In division6
11
1.8/g
141
24/g
0
Out of division8
22
2.8/g
305
38/g
1
In wins4
7
1.8/g
63
16/g
1
In losses10
26
2.6/g
383
38/g
0
On grass6
11
1.8/g
143
24/g
0
On turf8
22
2.8/g
303
38/g
1
Indoors7
15
2.1/g
218
31/g
1
Outdoors7
18
2.6/g
228
33/g
0

2021 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1JAX1 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD38.2
Week 2CLE1 rec, 32 yds, 0 TD55.2
Week 6IND4 rec, 44 yds, 0 TD39.5
Week 7ARI2 rec, 28 yds, 0 TD38.9
Week 8LAR4 rec, 55 yds, 0 TD65.2
Week 9MIA3 rec, 25 yds, 0 TD55.4
Week 11TEN1 rec, 9 yds, 0 TD42.2
Week 12NYJ2 rec, 28 yds, 0 TD41
Week 13IND—36.5
Week 14SEA5 rec, 69 yds, 0 TD44.8
Week 15JAX2 rec, 14 yds, 0 TD40.1
Week 16LAC3 rec, 33 yds, 1 TD66.6
Week 17SF2 rec, 35 yds, 0 TD41.3
Week 18TEN3 rec, 67 yds, 0 TD53.5

Nico Collins — common questions

What position does Nico Collins play?
Nico Collins is listed as a WR.
Which teams has Nico Collins played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Nico Collins has played for HOU (2021–2026).
Where did Nico Collins go to college?
Nico Collins played college football at Michigan.
When was Nico Collins drafted?
Nico Collins was selected in round 3, 89th overall, of the 2021 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Nico Collins scored?
Nico Collins has 28 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (1 rushing, 27 receiving).
What is Nico Collins's ScoutIndex Rating?
Nico Collins rated 83.4 for 2026, the 97th percentile among WRs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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