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Nico Collins

Nico Collins is a professional 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. Collins is a key player for the Texans' offense, contributing as a receiver. His career is still developing as he continues to play in the NFL.


March 19, 1999: Nico Collins Born

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

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2014: Won State Championship

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 against Rutgers.

2018: Most Improved Offensive Player

In 2018, Nico Collins was named the Most Improved Offensive Player at the University of Michigan, finishing the season with 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 three touchdowns against Indiana.

2021: Signed with the Texans

In 2021, Nico Collins officially signed with the Houston Texans and was named a starting wide receiver.

2021: Drafted by Houston Texans

In 2021, Nico Collins was drafted 89th overall by the Houston Texans in the third round of the NFL draft.

2022: Season-Ending Injury

In 2022, Nico Collins finished the season with 37 catches for 481 yards and two touchdowns, and on December 23, was placed on season-ending injured reserve with a foot injury.

2023: Career Highs and Playoff Berth

In 2023, Nico Collins set single-game career highs in receptions and receiving yards multiple times, and in Week 18, he recorded a career-high 195 yards and a 75-yard touchdown, helping the Texans clinch a playoff spot for the first time since 2019.

2024: Contract Extension and Pro Bowl

In 2024, Nico Collins agreed to a three-year contract extension with the Texans and earned Pro Bowl honors for the first time in his career.