Nico Collins is an American football wide receiver for the Houston Texans in the 2024 NFL season. The Texans drafted Collins with the 89th pick in the third round of the 2021 NFL Draft. While Collins appeared in 14 games in his rookie season, he started in only 8, tallying 446 receiving yards that year. A foot injury in his sophomore campaign halted Collins' progress, as he could feature in just 10 games that season but still accumulated 481 yards. However, with C.J. Stroud's arrival in 2023, Collins recorded a breakout year by piling up a career-best 1297 receiving yards and also got the first taste of the postseason. As of January 2025, he has played in 51 games, recording 218 receptions for 3,230 receiving yards and 18 touchdowns, according to Pro Football Reference.
As a junior at Clay-Chalkville High School, Collins had 16 touchdowns and caught 60 passes for 1,103 yards. For graduation, Collins committed to the University of Michigan and played for the Wolverines from 2017 to 2020. He concluded his collegiate career by amassing 1388 receiving yards and 13 touchdowns, as per Sports Reference.
Who are Nico Collins’ parents?
According to The Michigan Daily, Nico Collins' father's name is Don Collins. While Nico's mother's name is not available on any public platform, she worked in human resources, as per the Houston Chronicle.
Who is Nico Collins’ father?
According to the Houston Chronicle, Nico Collins' father is a surgical tech and serves as a surgeon's assistant. According to The Michigan Daily, he is a native of Detroit, Michigan.
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A. Nico Collins signed a 3-year contract worth $72.7 million on May 28, 2024.
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