Nico Collins Dynasty Value

Three years at Michigan under Jim Harbaugh before opting out of the 2020 season. Nico Collins was a big-bodied receiver in a run-first offense that never fully showcased his talent. The production was modest: 51.4 receiving yards per game across 27 career games with 2.9 receptions and 13 touchdowns. The sophomore year produced 48.6 yards per game across 13 games, and the junior season pushed to 60.8 with 37 receptions and 7 touchdowns in 12 games. Collins was never the WR1 at Michigan. The physical profile is where the intrigue lies: 215 pounds at 6'4" with 4.45 speed and a 37.5-inch vertical. That size-speed combination at the wide receiver position is rare and projects to a player who could be a mismatch weapon at the catch point if deployed in a more pass-friendly offense. The 17.8 yards-per-reception average shows that when targeted, explosive things happened. The opt-out year means the NFL is betting on the physical traits and the untapped potential rather than the production. One of the biggest projection picks in this class.