Michigan's Jim Harbaugh answers questions from reporters on a Zoom call about playing football in 2020, COVID-19 and more, Wednesday, July 8, 2020. Detroit Free Press
The progression of Nico Collins’ Michigan football career was recently encapsulated in a symbolic act, as the tall, imposing receiver switched his jersey number by moving from No. 4 to No. 1.
Heading into his senior season, Collins is unquestionably the top target on the Wolverines’ roster.
But he’s also seen as the best wideout in his class by some evaluators at the next level. According to the National Football Scouting service, which is circulated among 21 NFL clubs, Collins has received the highest grade among senior wideouts and is seen as a potential late first-round choice in 2021.