49 checkable claims from 28 pundits. These are other people’s predictions about what he will do — we grade the prediction, never the player.
Median call across 4 pundits: 1,100 receiving yards
Measurables
40-yard dash
4.43 s
Vertical
37½″
Broad jump
10′5″
Bench press
14 reps
Height
6′4″
Weight
215 lb
3-cone
6.78 s
20-yard shuttle
4.29 s
2021 NFL Scouting Combine. Drills not listed were not performed. Combine results via Pro-Football-Reference.com.
Pace vs the field
Every season number pundits put on Nico Collins this year, next to what his season so far comes to over seventeen games. A pace is an extrapolation, not a result; the calls grade against the real total when the season ends.
Nico Collins is on pace for 1,088 receiving yards — 384 through 6 games — against the field's median call of 1,100 from 3 pundits (on pace with the field).
receiving yards3 pundits · on pace with the fieldon pace for 1,088: 1088
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What pundits expect · 40 on this page
Not settled yet. These are graded once the season or event they describe has finished.
Nico Collins to be 1st on the depth chartJosh Shepardson · for 2026 · said Nov 9, 2026
Nico Collins to be 1st on the depth chartJared Koch · for 2026 · said Oct 19, 2026
Nico Collins to be 1st on the depth chartJared Koch · for 2026 · said Oct 12, 2026
“do expect Collins to be a regular on the 'limited' practice list... He's good to go. (Week 5)”Michael Moore · for 2026 · said Oct 9, 2026
Nico Collins to be 1st on the depth chartJared Koch · for 2026 · said Oct 4, 2026
“They have done that despite No. 1 wide receiver Nico Collins missing two games. Collins is going to be back this week,…”Mike Moraitis · for 2026 · said Oct 4, 2026
“I'm going into this right now as I sit here going, he's not gonna play or at least not gonna be himself (Week 4 vs.…”
“And it looks like, you know, Nico Collins comes back.”John Middlekauff · for 2026 · said Oct 2, 2026
“Based on his tone from here, though, it seems more likely than not that Houston's WR1 will be back in the fold after a…”Jared Koch · for 2026 · said Oct 1, 2026
“Collins returned to practice this week and seems on track to play against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday.”Carter Bahns · for 2026 · said Oct 1, 2026
“Houston should also be getting Nico Collins back here (Week 4)”Jared Dubin · for 2026 · said Oct 1, 2026
“He's missed the past two games with a hamstring injury, but should return this week to face one of the worst defenses…”Jordan Dajani · for 2026 · said Oct 1, 2026
“And even if Collins' pending return in Week 4 or 5 will give that side of the ball a boost, it remains to be seen if…”Jared Koch · for 2026 · said Sep 30, 2026
“Of course, having no Nico Collins hurts Houston's bottom line of being able to consistently move the ball down the…”Jared Koch · for 2026 · said Sep 27, 2026
“With no logged practices this week, it looks like Nico Collins will miss his second game in a row with a bum…”Michael Moore · for 2026 · said Sep 25, 2026
“We will follow his status, but we expect Collins to miss another week with his hamstring injury. (Week 3, Texans @…”Rich Hribar · for 2026 · said Sep 23, 2026
“he played well in Week 1 but wasn't as good on Sunday without Nico Collins, who is expected to miss this Sunday's game…”Bryan DeArdo · for 2026 · said Sep 22, 2026
“Current expectations around the league suggest Collins could miss multiple games, placing his availability for Week 3…”FantasyPros · for 2026 · said Sep 21, 2026
“And, Nico Collins is probably out. (Week 2)”Chris Brockman · for 2026 · said Sep 18, 2026
“Nico Collins, we'll find out if he's playing. The answer is probably gonna be a no. He didn't participate yesterday.…”Lance Zierlein · for 2026 · said Sep 18, 2026
“you're coming into this game and it looks like Nico Collins is not going to be able to play (Cincinnati at Houston,…”John Middlekauff · for 2026 · said Sep 18, 2026
“He has a grade one hamstring... I would guess he probably misses this game and, you know, maybe then comes back in…”Matt Harmon · for 2026 · said Sep 17, 2026
“Nico Collins is dealing with an injured hamstring and is in danger of missing Week 2. We do not expect him to be out…”Mark Morales-Smith · for 2026 · said Sep 17, 2026
Nico Collins to be 1st on the depth chartAndrew Erickson · for 2026 · said Sep 16, 2026
Nico Collins to be 1st on the depth chartJared Dubin · for 2026 · said Aug 28, 2026
Nico Collins to be 1st on the depth chartRalph Vacchiano · for 2026 · said Aug 24, 2026
Nico Collins to outplay his draft cost (2.01)Kurt Blakeway · for 2026 · said Aug 23, 2026
Nico Collins to record 71 receptionsJared Koch · for 2026 · said Aug 22, 2026
Nico Collins to record 1,100 receiving yardsJared Koch · for 2026 · said Aug 22, 2026
Nico Collins to be 1st on the depth chartJared Koch · for 2026 · said Aug 22, 2026
Nico Collins to record 6 receiving tdsJared Koch · for 2026 · said Aug 22, 2026
Nico Collins to be 1st on the depth chartFox Sports · for 2026 · said Aug 19, 2026
Nico Collins to finish top 10 at his position, by fantasy pointsMike Fanelli · for 2026 · said Aug 12, 2026
Nico Collins to be 1st on the depth chartRichard Janvrin · for 2026 · said Aug 12, 2026
Nico Collins to record 1,100 receiving yardsRichard Janvrin · for 2026 · said Aug 12, 2026
Nico Collins to record 10 receiving tdsRichard Janvrin · for 2026 · said Aug 12, 2026
Nico Collins to finish top 3 at his position, by fantasy pointsFantasyPros · for 2026 · said Aug 3, 2026
Nico Collins to record 88 receptionsWalt · for 2026 · said Aug 1, 2026
Nico Collins to record 1,400 receiving yardsWalt · for 2026 · said Aug 1, 2026
Nico Collins to record 206 fantasy pointsWalt · for 2026 · said Aug 1, 2026