Texans' Nico Collins Gets Kudos for 'Physical' Skills Ahead of 2026

News ArticlePublishedJul 15, 2026 at 04:35 PM EDTNico Collins of the Houston Texans has become one of the NFL's most complete wide receivers, and his ranking as the No. 8 receiver in ESPN's survey of league executives, coaches and scouts feels like a reflection of how highly he's viewed around the league.One personnel executive summed up Collins perfectly, saying he has the traits you would draw up if you were creating a receiver from scratch. That's a pretty strong compliment, but it's hard to argue with the evidence."Combination of size, strength and speed, route running, hands and ball skills," the executive told ESPN. "Can make plays when contested and is physical after the catch."More sports: AJ Dybantsa Headlines Wizards’ NBA Summer Schedule Lineup...He's been one of the most consist