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2021 NFL Draft prospect
Nico Collins
age 22.1 · 6'4" · 215 lb
On the live board, bust risk sits at 12% and the realistic range is No. 43 to No. 191.
rank#146$1.1MCompMiles Boykin
Big Ten→ HOU's 2021 class
Backtest: model vs. reality
The model graded Nico Collins at pick #146; he was actually picked #89 by HOU. 5 NFL seasons in, he's carved out a genuine role (grading 8.6 of 20 per season), and the market has paid him — a second deal at $24.3M a year. The 4-tier model has him as a likely starter. NFL grades have been modest so far (6% recent-3, 16% peak across 4 seasons). The AAV predictor called it: model said $27M/yr, actual was $24M.
Overview
Headline grade, verdict, and the one-line scout take
Draftanomics Rank
Low convictionprojected rangeRounds 3-6half of comparable prospects went picks 91-192WR·Michigan
The league moved faster than our board — HOU took him at No. 89, 57 picks ahead of our No. 146 grade. His career is settling that argument now.
Scouting report
The written report — drafted from the fact sheet, every number traceable, honest about what we can't see yet
Why this grade
Which signals drove the grade up or down — in plain English
Consensus
The analyst room, accuracy-weighted, plus where Draftanomics disagrees with it
Production4
Measurables, traits, and college play quality
Risk1
Bust probability, injury history, character flags, pre-mortem
Team fit5
How well this prospect fits each of the 32 team schemes
Will he be there?
Probability he's still on the board at each of your picks
Comps5
Historical players this prospect resembles
Film & notes
Clips, scout notes, voice memos, written reports