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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 97th 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

2025 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
75.1

95th percentile among WRs

15 games · 120 targets

Role×0.14+1.63
Hands×0.1+0.47
Volume×0.12+1.93
Total EPA×0.22+1.73
EPA/target×0.3+0.71
Yards/target×0.12+1.46

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.

2025 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed56▶

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

Burst62▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine WRs.

Agility60▶

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

Size97▶

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

Receiving

Hands24▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat88▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability80▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share93▶

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

Air-Yards Share92▶

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

Impact

Efficiency81▶

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

Volume94▶

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)

2025 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home7
31
4.4/g
541
77/g
3
Away8
40
5.0/g
576
72/g
3
In division5
33
6.6/g
509
102/g
2
Out of division10
38
3.8/g
608
61/g
4
In wins10
46
4.6/g
834
83/g
4
In losses5
25
5.0/g
283
57/g
2
On grass4
25
6.3/g
369
92/g
3
On turf11
46
4.2/g
748
68/g
3
Indoors10
42
4.2/g
721
72/g
3
Outdoors5
29
5.8/g
396
79/g
3

2025 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonPIT3 rec, 21 yds, 0 TD—
Week 1LAR3 rec, 25 yds, 0 TD44
Week 2TB3 rec, 52 yds, 1 TD37.8
Week 3JAX8 rec, 104 yds, 1 TD67.3
Week 4TEN4 rec, 79 yds, 0 TD65.8
Week 5BAL8 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 52 yds, 1 TD62.6
Week 7SEA4 rec, 27 yds, 0 TD25.3
Week 9DEN7 rec, 75 yds, 0 TD63.7
Week 10JAX7 rec, 136 yds, 0 TD53.1
Week 11TEN9 rec, 92 yds, 1 TD84.3
Week 12BUF3 rec, 55 yds, 0 TD63.7
Week 13IND7 rush yds, 1 TD · 5 rec, 98 yds, 0 TD78.2
Week 14KC4 rec, 121 yds, 0 TD72.4
Week 15ARI3 rec, 85 yds, 2 TD83.1
Week 16LV4 rec, 59 yds, 0 TD51.4
Week 17LAC3 rec, 57 yds, 0 TD67.1

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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