Fantasy grade, projections, percentile rankings, advanced usage, and weekly points.
Nico Collins is a WR6 and grades as an Elite (A+) fantasy wide receiver for the 2026 season. He projects for about 262 fantasy points.
Nico Collins is an NFL wide receiver for HOU. Projected WR6. One of the best fantasy wide receivers in the league and an every-week must-start. Last season he averaged 15.2 fantasy points per game (WR27 in 2026).
A+ · Elite. Projected WR6. One of the best fantasy wide receivers in the league and an every-week must-start.
Athletic profile: Nico Collins ran a 4.43-second 40-yard dash (74th percentile at WR), a 37.5-inch vertical, a 125-inch broad jump, for a composite athletic score of 65 out of 100. Drafted in 2021 (Round 3, Pick 89) out of Michigan.
In 2026, Nico Collins commanded a 14.7% target share with a 73.3% catch rate and a 0.37 WOPR (weighted opportunity rating), on 22.1% of the team's air yards.
He averaged 1.1 yards after the catch per reception with a 0% drop rate.
| Season | G | Tgt | Rec | Rec Yd | TD | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 35 | 24 | 329 | 3 | 15.2 |
| 2025 | 15 | 120 | 71 | 1117 | 6 | 15.1 |
| 2024 | 12 | 99 | 68 | 1006 | 7 | 17.6 |
| 2023 | 15 | 109 | 80 | 1297 | 8 | 17.4 |
| 2022 | 10 | 66 | 37 | 481 | 2 | 9.7 |
| 2021 | 14 | 61 | 33 | 446 | 1 | 6 |
Nico Collins grades as an Elite (A+) fantasy wide receiver for 2026. Projected WR6. One of the best fantasy wide receivers in the league and an every-week must-start.
Nico Collins does not have an early-round consensus ADP right now, so in most 12-team leagues he is a late-round pick or waiver-wire add rather than a core draft target.
Nico Collins has no injury designation in our latest data and is expected to be available, but always confirm his status close to kickoff.
Projected WR6. One of the best fantasy wide receivers in the league and an every-week must-start. Last season he averaged 15.2 fantasy points per game (WR27 in 2026). He projects for roughly 262 fantasy points in 2026.