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Matt Harmon fantasy football takes on Nico Collins
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All Matt Harmon insights about Nico Collins
PositiveValueJul 17, 2026
The analyst prefers Nico Collins over Drake London, indicating Collins has an edge in the comparison between the two receivers.PositiveProjectionJul 17, 2026
Included in the elite receiver conversation alongside top-tier receivers.PositiveBreakoutJul 17, 2026
Nico Collins is considered to be in the top tier of wide receivers alongside Ja'Marr Chase, Justin Jefferson, Puka Nacua, and Jackson Smith-Njigba, though this is described as a hotter take.PositiveValueJul 16, 2026
Would you rather draft Drake London or Nico Collins this year? @justinboone and I debate two players we are both high on for 2026.PositiveValueJul 15, 2026
Analyst would straight up take Nico Collins ahead of Drake London this year and would have been okay if Nico made it to him over Drake.PositiveValueJul 15, 2026
The analyst would straight up take Nico Collins ahead of Drake London this year, preferring him over Drake at the same draft spot.PositiveUsageJul 15, 2026
Last year with two plus tight ends on the field, Nico Collins had a 36% target share per route, compared to 24% with zero to one tight ends, and more two tight end sets are expected after Houston drafted Marlon Mack.PositiveBreakoutJul 15, 2026
Nico Collins could be a sneaky wide receiver one overall candidate this year, potentially becoming this year's Jackson Smith-Njigba type, especially with more two tight end sets expected in Houston.PositiveValueJul 15, 2026
In the late second round, Nico Collins represents really good value. He's second in the NFL in yards per route run over the last 3 years since C.J. Stroud entered the league.PositiveValueJul 14, 2026
Top-level WR debates with @JamesDKoh 👀 Round 1: Justin Jefferson vs. CeeDee Lamb Round 2: Nico Collins vs. Drake London Round 3: Ladd McConkey vs. Emeka Egbuka Watch and subscribe: <https://youtu.be/1F2pt5NPCxg> [Retweeted](PositiveValueJul 13, 2026
Analysts agree on ranking Nico Collins over Drake London in rounds one, two, and three of drafts.PositiveBreakoutJul 13, 2026
The analyst is willing to chase Nico Collins' ceiling upside in the second round, viewing him as a potential breakout candidate if health cooperates.PositiveValueJul 13, 2026
Despite not having a great season, Nico Collins still produced 1100 yards in 15 games, demonstrating his upside potential.PositiveProjectionJul 13, 2026
If Nico Collins can stay healthy for a full 17-game season (which he's never done in five NFL years), he has 1500-yard and 10-12 touchdown potential upside.NegativeInjuryJul 13, 2026
Nico Collins has never played a full season in his five years in the NFL and has durability concerns, though he managed 1,100 yards in 15 games despite not having a great season.PositiveRoleJul 13, 2026
Nico Collins is the clear number one alpha receiver in Houston's offense, with the second year of the offense under Nick Kaye expected to improve and the offensive line potentially better than last year.PositiveProjectionJul 13, 2026
Nico Collins is an elite receiver with a 96th percentile success rate versus press coverage in the 2024 season and is ranked ahead of Drake London as a real-life player.PositiveValueJul 13, 2026
Nico Collins is the preferred pick over Drake London in round two, with an ADP of 22.9 compared to Drake London's 19, as Collins is viewed as the better overall player.PositiveValueJul 13, 2026
Top-level WR debates with @JamesDKoh 👀 Round 1: Justin Jefferson vs. CeeDee Lamb Round 2: Nico Collins vs. Drake London Round 3: Ladd McConkey vs. Emeka Egbuka Watch and subscribe: <https://youtu.be/1F2pt5NPCxg>PositiveUsageJul 12, 2026
Nico Collins from 2023 to 2025: - 2nd in yards per route - 10th in targets per route - 6th in first downs per route Keeps company with all the best receivers in the league during this span while running a real-deal route tree as the Texans' X-receiver. Just need him to stay healthy for all 17 games to register a raw stats season worthy of his talent.