Dominique Stephon “Nico” Collins is a professional American wide receiver for the Houston Texans. He was drafted as the third-round pick (89th overall) in the 2021 NFL Draft. Collins started 8 games, appearing in 14 in his rookie year with the Texans. He recorded his first 1,000-yard season as he became a starter in the 2023 season. Collins also finished 8th in the league for receiving yards (1,297) for 80 receptions that season. At the end of his rookie contract, Collins signed a three-year extension with the Texans on May 29, 2024.
Collins grew up attending Clay-Chalkville High School. He was rated as the No. 5 prospect in Alabama by 247Sports and the no. 22 wide receiver nationally by ESPN. Collins eventually committed to the University of Michigan in 2017. He started 22 games for Clemson having 78 receptions for 1,388 yards. Collins also earned the 2019 Offensive Player of the Year as a junior.
Nico Collins Contract Breakdown
| YEAR | AGE | CAP HITANNUAL | CAP % LEAGUE CAP | CASH ANNUAL | CASH CUMULATIVE | DEAD CAP ANNUAL |
| 2024 | 25 | $6,643,205 | 2.60% | $19,241,005 | $19,241,005 | $32,341,730 |
| 2025 | 26 | $18,375,005 | 6.72% | $14,125,005 | $33,366,010 | $26,250,000 |
| 2026 | 27 | $24,875,005 | 8.51% | $20,625,005 | $53,991,015 | $8,500,000 |
| 2027 | 28 | $26,125,005 | 8.35% | $21,875,005 | $75,866,020 | $4,250,000 |
According to Spotrac, Nico Collins signed a three-year extension contract worth $72.75 million on May 29, 2024. This included a $17 million signing bonus as he carries a cap hit value of $6.6 million and a dead cap value of $32 million.
Nico Collins Salary
Nico Collins will receive an average salary of $24.25 million during the three-year extension, according to Spotrac.
How much of Nico Collins’ contract is guaranteed?
Nico Collins has around $52 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’ signing bonus includes his 2024 and 2025 salary. Moreover, $10 million of his 2025 salary is guaranteed on the 5th day of the season. Collins also receives a per-game bonus of $36k while having incentives like $250k for making it to the Pro Bowl and $250k each for 95 receptions and 1,460 yards per season.
Nico Collins Contract History
Nico Collins signed a four-year rookie deal worth $4.8 million with the Texans. This included a $900k signing bonus and $900k in total guarantee which he received at the time of signing.
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FAQ's on Nico Collins Contract
A. Nico Collins will play his fourth season in 2024 and was drafted in the 2021 NFL Draft.
A. Nico Collins was born in Pinson, Alabama on March 19, 1999.
A. Nico Collins attended the University of Michigan from 2017-2020.
Nico Collins receives an annual salary of $24.25 million with the Houston Texans.
