 Hollins in 2023 | |||||||||
| No. 13 –New England Patriots | |||||||||
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| Position: | Wide receiver | ||||||||
| Personal information | |||||||||
| Born: | (1993-09-16)September 16, 1993 (age 31) Rockville, Maryland, U.S. | ||||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | ||||||||
| Weight: | 221 lb (100 kg) | ||||||||
| Career information | |||||||||
| High school: | Thomas S. Wootton(Rockville, Maryland) | ||||||||
| College: | North Carolina (2012–2016) | ||||||||
| NFL draft: | 2017: 4th round, 118th pick | ||||||||
| Career history | |||||||||
| Roster status: | Active | ||||||||
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| Career NFL statistics as of 2024 | |||||||||
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Mack Hollins (born September 16, 1993) is an American professionalfootballwide receiver for theNew England Patriots of theNational Football League (NFL). He playedcollege football atNorth Carolina, and was selected by thePhiladelphia Eagles in the fourth round of the2017 NFL draft.
Hollins attended Robert Frost Middle School inRockville, Maryland, and laterThomas S. Wootton High School. After not receiving any scholarship offers out of high school, Hollins attendedFork Union Military Academy inFork Union, Virginia, where he played withCardale Jones. Hollins received several offers to join teams, including awalk-on opportunity on the University of North Carolina football team if he could get accepted to the university on his own. In 2012, he was accepted into the school, and joined the team as a walk-on.[1][2]
As a freshman in 2013, Hollins was namedspecial teamscaptain after appearing in all 13 games. He played on most special teams and as a reservewide receiver. He finished the regular season with ninetackles and recovered afumble against Duke.[3]
As a sophomore in 2014 Hollins earned honorable mention All-Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) accolades after finishing with 35 catches for a team-high 613 yards. He also had a team-best eight receivingtouchdowns. As one of the teams best special teams players, he also had seven tackles and recovered anonside kick. He earned ACC Receiver of the Week honors after catching two passes for 120 yards and two touchdowns against Virginia. Both touchdowns were over 50 yards (57 and 63), making Hollins the first Tar Heel to have two touchdownreceptions of 50+ yards sinceHakeem Nicks in 2008. He reeled in a 91-yard touchdown pass in a win overSan Diego State University. The 91-yard scoring play with quarterbackMarquise Williams was the longest play by UNC inKenan Stadium history and third-longest play in school history.[3]
As a junior in 2015, Hollins led allNCAA major college players with an average of 24.8 yards per reception. He caught at least one pass in all 13 games and found theend zone in seven different contests, including five of UNC's six wins[3] He picked up his second ACC Receiver of the Week honor after catching five balls for 165 yards and a 74-yard touchdown in the win overDuke. Hollins became the firstTar Heel to catch three touchdown passes since 2011 when he tallied three scores againstWake Forest. His first ACC Receiver of the Week honors of the year came after catching three passes for 100 yards and two touchdowns in the win overDelaware.[3]
| North Carolina Tar Heels | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | Games | Receiving | ||||||
| GP | GS | Rec | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | |||
| 2014 | North Carolina | 13 | 5 | 35 | 613 | 17.5 | 91 | 8 | |
| 2015 | North Carolina | 13 | 13 | 30 | 745 | 24.8 | 74 | 8 | |
| 2016 | North Carolina | 7 | 7 | 16 | 309 | 19.3 | 71 | 4 | |
| Career | 33 | 25 | 81 | 1,667 | 20.6 | 91 | 20 | ||
| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | 221 lb (100 kg) | 33+1⁄4 in (0.84 m) | 9+3⁄4 in (0.25 m) | 4.53 s | 1.60 s | 2.64 s | ||||||
| All values fromNFL Combine[4][5][6] | ||||||||||||
Hollins was selected by thePhiladelphia Eagles in the fourth round, 118th overall, of the2017 NFL draft.[7] In Week 2, against theKansas City Chiefs, he had his first three career receptions, which went for 32 total yards in the 27–20 loss.[8] In Week 7, against theWashington Redskins, he recorded a 64-yard touchdown reception from quarterbackCarson Wentz. His 64-yard reception was the first touchdown of his career.[9] Hollins also played heavily on special teams.
In 2018, Hollins and the Eagles beat theNew England Patriots inSuper Bowl LII, with Hollins primarily playing on special teams.[10][11]
On September 6, 2018, Hollins was placed oninjured reserve with a groin injury.[12]
During the 2019 offseason, Hollins gave his jersey number, No. 10, to veteranDeSean Jackson, who had worn the number during his time playing in Philadelphia from 2008 to 2013. Hollins changed to No. 16.[13]
On December 3, 2019, Hollins was waived by the Eagles.[14]
On December 4, 2019, Hollins was claimed off waivers by theMiami Dolphins.[15]
In Week 9 of the 2020 season against theArizona Cardinals, Hollins hauled in an 11-yard fourth quarter touchdown pass over the head of his defender, helping the Dolphins to their fourth straight win. In Week 13 against theCincinnati Bengals, Hollins was ejected from the game after fighting Bengals players.[16] In Week 16 against theLas Vegas Raiders, Hollins caught a 34-yard pass fromRyan Fitzpatrick to set up the game winning field goal in the final seconds of the game.[17]
Hollins re-signed with the Dolphins on March 23, 2021.[18] On September 8, he was named one of five team captains for the 2021 season, as voted by his teammates.[19] In the 2021 season, Hollins had 14 receptions for 223 yards and four touchdowns.[20]
On March 17, 2022, Hollins signed with the Raiders.[21] On September 25, Hollins caught eight receptions for a career-high 158 yards and a touchdown, during a 24–22 loss to theTennessee Titans.[22] For the 2022 season, he finished with 57 receptions for 690 yards and four touchdowns.[23]
On March 21, 2023, Hollins signed a one-year contract with theAtlanta Falcons.[24] He played in 13 games with three starts, recording 18 catches for 251 yards and no touchdowns.[25]
On March 14, 2024, Hollins signed a one-year contract with theBuffalo Bills.[26] Brought in as a blocking receiver, Hollins also played on special teams, but he caught five touchdowns on the season, which both led the team and was a new career-high.[27][28]
On March 14, 2025, Hollins signed a two-year contract with theNew England Patriots.[29]
| Legend | |
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| Won theSuper Bowl | |
| Bold | Career high |
| Year | Team | Games | Receiving | Rushing | Fumbles | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GP | GS | Rec | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Att | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Fum | Lost | ||
| 2017 | PHI | 16 | 0 | 16 | 226 | 14.1 | 64 | 1 | 0 | – | – | – | – | 0 | – |
| 2018 | PHI | 0 | 0 | did not play due to injury | |||||||||||
| 2019 | PHI | 12 | 3 | 10 | 125 | 12.5 | 20 | 0 | 0 | – | – | – | – | 0 | – |
| MIA | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – | – | – | 0 | – | |
| 2020 | MIA | 16 | 2 | 16 | 176 | 11.0 | 34 | 1 | 0 | – | – | – | – | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 | MIA | 17 | 3 | 14 | 223 | 15.9 | 65 | 4 | 0 | – | – | – | – | 0 | – |
| 2022 | LV | 17 | 16 | 57 | 690 | 12.1 | 60 | 4 | 4 | 40 | 10.0 | 17 | 0 | 0 | – |
| 2023 | ATL | 13 | 3 | 18 | 251 | 13.9 | 45 | 0 | 0 | – | – | – | – | 0 | – |
| 2024 | BUF | 17 | 13 | 31 | 378 | 12.2 | 44 | 5 | 0 | – | – | – | – | 0 | – |
| Career | 112 | 40 | 155 | 2,069 | 12.8 | 65 | 15 | 4 | 40 | 10.0 | 17 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
| Year | Team | Games | Receiving | Rushing | Fumbles | ||||||||||
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| GP | GS | Rec | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Att | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Fum | Lost | ||
| 2017 | PHI | 3 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | – | – | – | – | 0 | – |
| 2018 | PHI | 0 | 0 | did not play due to injury | |||||||||||
| 2024 | BUF | 3 | 1 | 5 | 104 | 20.8 | 34 | 1 | 0 | – | – | – | – | 0 | – |
| Career | 6 | 1 | 6 | 113 | 18.8 | 34 | 1 | 0 | – | – | – | – | 0 | – | |
Hollins has become well known among fans and teammates for his eccentric personality and habits, which include walking aroundbarefoot as much as possible, eating without utensils, and avoidinghouse cats, even inspiring several teammates to try his habits. He has gained the nickname "Tarzan" as a result.[30][31]
He is also a longtime volunteer forSpecial Olympics and also serves as a Global Ambassador for the organization.[32]
Hollins also has an activeTikTok account, which he focuses on "life hacks" and home improvement ideas.[33]