Nico Collins' Contract

Last Modified Jan 19, 2025 10:12 GMT
Nico Collins Contract
Nico Collins during the AFC Wild Card Playoffs: Los Angeles Chargers v Houston Texans

Dominique Stephon "Nico" Collins, a wide receiver for the Houston Texans, was born on March 19, 1999. The team selected him with the 89th overall pick in the third round of the 2021 NFL Draft. He was named for the 2024 Pro Bowl. According to Pro Football Reference, he has played in 51 games, recording 218 receptions for 3,230 receiving yards and 18 touchdowns as of January 2025.

The Pinson, Alabama, native Collins went to Clay-Chalkville High School. He graduated in 2017 as a four-star recruit and joined the University of Michigan. In his sophomore year of 2018, he had a spectacular season and finished with 38 receptions for 632 yards and six touchdowns, earning him the Most Improved Offensive Player award. In his college career, he played in 29 games, recording 78 receptions for 1,388 receiving yards and 13 touchdowns.

Nico Collins' Contract Breakdown

According to Spotrac, in May 2024, Nico Collins agreed to a three-year rookie extension contract for $72.75 million with the Houston Texans. The deal included a $17 million signing bonus, $52.11 million in guaranteed income, and an average salary of $24.25 million each year.

Contract TermsAvg SalarySigning BonusGTD at SigningTotal GTDFree Agent Year
3 yr(s) / $72,750,000$24,250,000$17,000,000$32,116,000$52,116,0002028 / UFA
YearAgeBase SalarySigning ProrationRoster/Gm BonusCap HitCap %Dead Cap
202425$1,616,000$4,475,730$551,475$6,643,2052.60%$32,341,730
202526$13,500,000$4,250,000$625,005$18,375,0056.68%$26,250,000
202627$20,000,000$4,250,000$625,005$24,875,0058.45%$8,500,000
Potential Out: 2027, 3 Year, $53,807,190; $4,250,000 Dead Cap
202728$21,250,000$4,250,000$625,005$26,125,0058.30%$4,250,000
202829UFA-----

Nico Collins' Salary

In the 2025 season, Nico Collins will earn a base salary of $13.50 million, a signing proration of $4.25 million, a roster bonus of $625,005 with a cap hit of $18.37 million and the dead cap of $26.25 million, as per Spotrac.

How much does Nico Collins make per minute?

Nico Collins earns $46.13 per minute in a year, on the basis of an average annual income of $24.25 million and a total of 525,600 minutes in a year.

Nico Collins’ Career Earnings

Nico Collins' total career earnings are $22.56 million as of January 2025, according to Spotrac.

How much of Nico Collins’ contract is guaranteed?

Nico Collins has around $52.11 million of his contract in guarantee. Out of the total amount, he received $32 million at the time of signing.

What are the terms of Nico Collins’ contract?

Nico Collins’ contract includes $32.116 million guaranteed at signing, covering his signing bonus and salaries for 2024 and 2025, being $1.61 million and $13.50 million, respectively. Further, $10 million of the $20 million 2026 salary becomes fully guaranteed on the fifth league day of 2025 (injury guaranteed), with another $10 million guaranteed on the fifth league day of 2026.

The deal also features a per-game active bonus of $36,765, totaling $625,005 annually if Collins is active for all games. From 2025 to 2027, he can earn $250,000 incentives each for making the Pro Bowl, recording 95 receptions, or achieving 1,460 receiving yards in a season. (via Spotrac)

Nico Collins' Contract History

Nico Collins signed a four-year rookie deal worth $4.8 million with the Texans in May 2021. This included a $902,920 signing bonus and $902,920 in total guarantee, which he received at the time of signing.

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FAQs on Nico Collins

A. Nico Collins was drafted by the Houston Texans as the 89th pick in the third round of the 2021 NFL Draft.

A. Nico Collins is 6 feet 4 inches tall and weighs around 215 pounds.

A. Nico Collins attended the University of Michigan from 2017-2020.

A. Nico Collins has recorded 218 receptions for 3,230 receiving yards as of January 2025, according to Pro Football Reference.

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