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Wide Receiver · Houston Texans · From Birmingham, AL · Drafted 2021, round 3, pick 89
Nico Collins is an NFL wide receiver who has played for Houston Texans. In NFL (2021–2026) he has 311 catches for 4,672 yards and 27 touchdowns. In college (2017–2019) he has 67 catches for 1,245 yards and 13 touchdowns. He played college football at Michigan. This page lists every season, his 2026 game log, where he ranks and his top connections.
Nico Collins Rushing Stats by Season
| Season | Att | Yds | TD | Lng |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 12 | 0 | 7 |
| 2025 | 2 | 15 | 1 | 8 |
| 2023 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
Nico Collins Receiving Stats by Season
Where He Ranks in 2026
- EPA per Target: +0.80, #5 of 72
- Catch Rate Over Expected: 13.7%, #8 of 72
- Receiving Yards: 323, #23 of 176
- Receptions: 22, #41 of 176
- Yards per Target: 10.8, #11 of 72
- Target Share: 23.4%, #22 of 72
Quarterbacks Who Threw to Him in 2026
- C.J. Stroud: 22 of 30 for 323 yards, 3 TD
Nico Collins 2026 Game Log
| Week | Opponent | Result | Tgt | Rec | Yds | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | vs Buffalo Bills | L 31-36 | 10 | 7 | 75 | 1 |
| Week 4 | vs Dallas Cowboys | L 30-34 | 8 | 7 | 118 | 2 |
| Week 5 | at Tennessee Titans | W 26-3 | 7 | 5 | 56 | 0 |
| Week 6 | at Jacksonville Jaguars | W 34-31 | 5 | 3 | 74 | 0 |
Nico Collins College Career
FBS seasons at Michigan. Counting stats are the official NCAA lines.
Nico Collins College Receiving Stats by Season
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