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Meet Texans wide receiver Nico Collins, drafted with the 26th pick of the third round (89th overall) of the 2021 NFL Draft.
Full name: Nico Collins
Position: Wide receiver
Height/Weight: 6-4, 215
School: Michigan
Hometown: Birmingham, Alabama
- Collins, a three-time letter winner (2017-19) and two-time All-Big Ten honoree, appeared in 29 games with 22 starts during his three seasons at Michigan. He caught 78 passes for 1,388 yards with 13 touchdowns.
- He has played for Texans assistant coaches Pep Hamilton and Ben McDaniels, who were on head coach John Harbaugh's staff at Michigan.
- Collins was named Michigan's Most Improved Player (Offense) Award in 2018 as a sophomore. After a freshman year where he played in just four games with one start, Colins returned the the next season and notched 38 receptions for 632 yards and six touchdowns in 13 games with 11 starts.
- As a junior, he was named the team's Offensive Player of the Year, making 37 catches for 729 yards and a team-high seven touchdowns.
- Despite opting out of the 2020 season due to COVID-19 concerns, Collins had a strong showing at this year's Senior Bowl and his Pro Day.
- Collins ran a 4.43 40-yard dash at Pro Day.
- He was one of just eight Wolverines invited to this year's NFL Scouting Combine.
- His career-best performance was on Nov. 23, 2019 against Indiana University. Collins caught six passes for 165 yards and three touchdowns. He was named co-Offensive Player of the Gamefor his performance.
- Collins attended Clay-Chalkville High School and helped lead the team to the Alabama Division 6A state championship in 2014.
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With the 89th pick in the 2021 NFL Draft the Houston Texans select Michigan WR Nico Collins
National Team wide receiver Nico Collins of Michigan (4) runs down filed during the National team practice for the NCAA college Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala., Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)
Michigan wide receiver Nico Collins, right, celebrates his touchdown catch with running back Chris Evans during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Rutgers, Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Michigan wide receiver Ronnie Bell (8) celebrates with wide receiver Nico Collins (4) after Bell makes a 22-yard touchdown catch in the second quarter of an NCAA college football game against Maryland in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)
Michigan wide receiver Nico Collins (4) catches a pass as Maryland defensive back Tino Ellis (7) in the first half of an NCAA football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Michigan wide receiver Ronnie Bell (8) celebrates with wide receiver Nico Collins (4) after Bell makes a 22-yard touchdown catch in the second quarter of an NCAA college football game against Maryland in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018. Michigan won 42-21. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)
Michigan wide receiver Ronnie Bell (8) celebrates with wide receiver Nico Collins (4) after Bell makes a 22-yard touchdown catch in the second quarter of an NCAA college football game against Maryland in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018. Michigan won 42-21. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)
Michigan wide receiver Nico Collins (4) catches a pass as Maryland defensive back Tino Ellis (7) in the first half of an NCAA football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Michigan wide receiver Nico Collins (4) catches a pass as Maryland defensive back Tino Ellis (7) in the first half of an NCAA football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
National Team wide receiver Nico Collins of Michigan (4) gives a thumbs up to an official during the National team practice for the NCAA college Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala., Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)
Michigan wide receiver Nico Collins is tackled in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Michigan State in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Michigan wide receiver Nico Collins plays against Michigan State in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Michigan wide receiver Nico Collins plays against Michigan State in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
National Team wide receiver Nico Collins of Michigan (4) celebrates with National Team wide receiver Frank Darby of Arizona State (84) during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game in Mobile, Ala., Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
Michigan wide receiver Nico Collins (4) breaks the tackle of Rutgers defensive back Damon Hayes (22) for a 48-yard touchdown reception in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Michigan wide receiver Nico Collins (4) runs after a catch in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Army in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Michigan wide receiver Nico Collins (4) celebrates a touchdown reception during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Indiana, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Bloomington, Ind. Michigan won 39-14. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Michigan wide receiver Nico Collins (4) pulls in a pass as Iowa defensive back D.J. Johnson (12) defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Michigan wide receiver Nico Collins watches before an NCAA college football game against Rutgers in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Michigan wide receiver Nico Collins is tackled in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Michigan State in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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CORRECTS SCORE TO 35-14- Michigan wide receiver Nico Collins, right, makes a reception against Wisconsin cornerback Caesar Williams, left, during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in Madison, Wis. Wisconsin won 35-14. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
Michigan wide receiver Nico Collins (4) runs after a catch in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Army in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Michigan wide receiver Nico Collins (4) runs after a catch in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Army in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Michigan wide receiver Nico Collins (4) runs after a catch against Middle Tennessee in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Michigan wide receiver Nico Collins (4) runs after a catch in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Army in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Michigan wide receiver Nico Collins (4) celebrates his touchdown with quarterback Shea Patterson (2) during the second quarter of an NCAA football game against Middle Tennessee in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)
Michigan wide receiver Nico Collins (4) catches an onside kick as Wisconsin linebacker Ryan Connelly (43) watches in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Michigan wide receiver Nico Collins (4) celebrates his touchdown catch with quarterback Shea Patterson (2) in the second quarter of an NCAA football game against Middle Tennessee in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)
Michigan wide receiver Nico Collins (4) runs after a catch against Middle Tennessee in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Michigan wide receiver Nico Collins (4) runs after a catch against Middle Tennessee in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Michigan receiver Nico Collins walks off the field after Ohio State beat Michigan in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State beat Michigan 62-39. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Michigan wide receiver Nico Collins, right, pulls in a touchdown catch on a pass from quarterback Shea Patterson as Rutgers defensive back Avery Young (20) tries to stop him during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Michigan receiver Nico Collins, left, catches a pass in front of Ohio State defensive back Jordan Fuller during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State beat Michigan 62-39. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Michigan wide receiver Nico Collins, left, makes a 47-yard reception, defended by Penn State safety Nick Scott (4) in the second quarter of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)
Michigan running back Chris Evans, left, and receiver Nico Collins celebrate a touchdown against Ohio State during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Michigan wide receiver Nico Collins (4) celebrates his 2-point conversion with running back Karan Higdon (22) during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game against Wisconsin in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018. Michigan won 38-13. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)
