SerpApi.Org
Finally another member of the Houston Texans has cracked the NFL's Top 100 list for 2026.
Pro Bowl wide receiver Nico Collins, fresh off his third consecutive 1,000-yard season, was selected as the No.58 player for the upcoming season. He's the first Texans player to make the list since Pro Bowl linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair appeared back at the initial ranking at No. 92 player.
"I don't think anyone can cover him one-on-one," All-Pro cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. said in the release from the NFL. "It's just not possible. It's really not."
While it is a drop from last season's No. 32 ranking, still being considered a consensus top 10 wide receiver is key. Collins has dealt with injuries throughout his career, limiting him to under 17 games per season.
That hasn't limited his production since Pro Bowl quarterback C.J. Stroud arrived in 2023. Over his past three seasons, the 6-foot-4 wideout has been consistent, totaling at least 1,000 yards and at least six touchdowns. Last season, he finished with 1,117 and a team-leading six touchdowns on 71 catches.
"Teams start to double him, rotate to him and give him the superstar treatment," Stroud said. "Fast, strong, catch ability, YAC ability."
"He's one of my favorite receivers to watch and study," Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce said. "He's big, tall, athletic, does a good job at the line winning against press."
Last season, Collins passed Kevin Walter to become fourth all-time in receiving yards. As he enters the second season of his three-year extension, the two-time Pro Bowler is less than 300 yards away from surpassing Owen Daniels for third all-time in receiving yards. He only needs one more touchdown to secure sole possession of third place in that categorey as well.
"He's top three in the league right now," Stingley said of his teammate. "He doesn't get the recognition all the time."
"I think he's one of the most underrated players in the NFL," Pierce said.
So far, only two Texans have been unveiled, but it would be reasonable to expect three more names to make the list, including All-Pro defensive end Will Anderson Jr., Pro Bowl defensive end Danielle Hunter and Stingely.
This article originally appeared on Texans Wire: WR Nico Collins second Texans player named to NFL's Top 100 list for 2026
