“I got it, I feel like now it’s motivation.” This is what Nico Collins, Texans’ wide receiver said in May 2024. He said this after scoring his last deal with the Texans. For them, he’s been doing well since his arrival in 2021. He was picked in the 3rd round of the NFL draft that season.

In his current tenure with the Texans, he has played in 44 games, recording 182 receptions for 2,791 yards and 14 touchdowns. His average yard per reception is 15.2. This is better than his counterparts, including Amari Cooper, Stefon Diggs, and Mike Evans. So what happens when a young gun, with a lot of potential, joins and performs beyond expectations? Yep, you get what you deserve and this is certainly true in Collins’ case.

What is Nico Collins’ net worth?

Collins’ net worth could range from $1 million to $1.5 million, as there is no verified information available for the same. Well, for some of you, this wouldn’t look much as compared to other stars. But come on, it’s his journey from being a newbie to a future star. When Nico Collins joined the Texans in 2021, his rookie deal set him up with $4.8 million over four years, plus a $900,000 signing bonus.

Collins also has endorsed quite renowned brands in his early career. It includes the likes of Adidas, Boost Mobile, and Little Caesars’ Pizza, some of his partners. The brand endorsements might be on the lower side, but they do help his ever-growing net worth. This is just a chunk of his net worth which is going to be heavily boosted after his recent negotiations.

What is Nico Collins’ salary?

Collins was getting $1,616,000 under his rookie deal with the Texans. Now, they have agreed to a three-year, $72.75 million extension that includes $52 million guaranteed. Alright, his father must be a proud man now. The wide receiver should also thank his managers, Drew Rosenhaus and Ryan Matha from Rosenhaus Sports for negotiating this deal. Collins’ three-year extension with the Texans, signed in May 2024, also came with a $17 million signing bonus.

Reflecting on this whopping amount, Collins mentioned, “I feel like for me it was never about the money. I just love the game of football. So getting money, it’s a good thing. I ain’t saying no to no bread now. but it’s really just a blessing. I just love the game of football. I love what comes with it, man. I love working on my game and I love winning.”

Now with this new deal, Collins’ annual average salary is around $17.33 million, making him one of the higher-earning wide receivers in the league. Hold on, there are also performance-based incentives, like bonuses for Pro Bowl selections and production milestones like 95 receptions or 1,460 receiving yards in a season.

How long is Nico Collins’ contract?

The Texans have offered an extension to the wide receiver till the 2027 season. This extension was done just before the 2024 season. It added 3 years to his existing rookie deal. By the looks of it, Texans are quite serious about keeping this guy for the future.

They’re not wrong though. For the 2023 season, Collins ended with 1,297 receiving yards and eight touchdowns, earning him his first Pro Bowl selection. Looking at recent games, even after missing some due to injury, he was the standout performer. In Week 17, Collins had a standout game against the Los Angeles Chargers. He caught seven passes for 122 yards and a touchdown.

Looking at the legacy of some of the great wide receivers at Texans, Collins is certainly in that direction. Be it Andre Johnson or DeAndre Hopkins or Will Fuller, the list goes on. This contract extension has now made sure that Collins can now focus on his game for at least the next three seasons.