History of Nico Collins in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: November 10, 2025

Nico Collins is an American football wide receiver currently playing for the Houston Texans in the NFL. He was drafted by the Texans in the third round of the 2021 NFL Draft after playing college football for the Michigan Wolverines. As a professional athlete, his career is centered around his performance as a wide receiver in professional football.

Sections (1)

Full Timeline

March 19, 1999: Nico Collins Born

On March 19, 1999, Dominique Stephon Nicolas "Nico" Collins was born. He later became a professional football wide receiver.

Others born on this day/year

2014: State Championship Win

In 2014, Nico Collins' high school football team won the Class 6A state championship.

February 2017: Committed to Michigan

In February 2017, Nico Collins committed to play football at the University of Michigan.

October 12, 2017: First Collegiate Reception

On October 12, 2017, Nico Collins made his first collegiate reception, a 12-yard pass against Rutgers, while playing for the University of Michigan.

2018: Most Improved Offensive Player

In 2018, Nico Collins had a breakout season and was named Most Improved Offensive Player while playing for the Michigan Wolverines. He had 38 receptions for 632 yards and six touchdowns.

November 23, 2019: Career-Best Receiving Yards

On November 23, 2019, Nico Collins achieved a career-best 165 receiving yards and scored three touchdowns against Indiana while playing for Michigan.

2021: Signed with the Houston Texans

In 2021, Nico Collins signed with the Houston Texans after being drafted. He was named a starting wide receiver before the NFL preseason.

2022: Season with the Houston Texans

In 2022, Nico Collins played as the Texans' No. 2 receiver and finished the season with 37 catches for 481 yards and two touchdowns, before being placed on injured reserve on December 23 due to a foot injury.

2023: Career Season and Playoff Berth

During the 2023 season, Nico Collins set single-game career highs multiple times, ending the season with 80 receptions for 1,297 yards and eight touchdowns. The Texans clinched a playoff spot for the first time since 2019.

2024: Contract Extension and Pro Bowl Honor

In 2024, Nico Collins agreed to a three-year contract extension with the Texans. Despite a hamstring injury, he finished the season with 68 receptions for 1,006 yards and seven touchdowns, earning his first Pro Bowl honor.