Mack Hollins

Mack Hollins (born September 16, 1993) is an American professional football wide receiver for the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the North Carolina Tar Heels, and was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the fourth round of the 2017 NFL draft. A journeyman who has played for several teams, Hollins is known for his unique personality.

Early life Hollins attended Robert Frost Middle School in Rockville, Maryland, and later Thomas S. Wootton High School. After not receiving any scholarship offers out of high school, Hollins attended Fork Union Military Academy in Fork Union, Virginia, where he played with Cardale Jones. Hollins received several offers, including a walk-on opportunity at the University of North Carolina contingent upon being accepted by the school. He joined the team in 2012.

College career As a freshman in 2013, Hollins was named special teams captain after appearing in all 13 games. He played on most special teams and as a reserve wide receiver. Hollins finished the regular season with nine tackles and recovered a fumble against Duke.

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 receiving touchdowns. As one of the teams best special teams players, Hollins also had seven tackles and recovered an onside 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 touchdown receptions of 50+ yards since Hakeem Nicks in 2008. He reeled in a 91-yard touchdown pass in a win over San Diego State University. The 91-yard scoring play with quarterback Marquise Williams was the longest play by UNC in Kenan Stadium history and third-longest play in school history.

College statistics 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

Professional career

Philadelphia Eagles Hollins was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the fourth round (118th overall) of the 2017 NFL draft.

During Week 2 against the Kansas City Chiefs, Hollins had his first three career receptions, which went for 32 yards in the 27–20 loss. In Week 7 against the Washington Redskins, he recorded a 64-yard touchdown reception from Carson Wentz, the first of his career. Hollins also played heavily on special teams.

In 2018, Hollins and the Eagles beat the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LII, with Hollins primarily playing on special teams.

On September 6, 2018, Hollins was placed on injured reserve with a groin injury.

During the 2019 offseason, Hollins gave his jersey number, No. 10, to veteran DeSean Jackson, who had worn the number during his time playing in Philadelphia from 2008 to 2013. Hollins changed to No. 16.

On December 3, 2019, Hollins was waived by the Eagles.

Miami Dolphins On December 4, 2019, Hollins was claimed off waivers by the Miami Dolphins.

In Week 9 of the 2020 season against the Arizona 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 the Cincinnati Bengals, Hollins was ejected from the game after fighting Bengals players. In Week 16 against the Las Vegas Raiders, Hollins caught a 34-yard pass from Ryan Fitzpatrick to set up the game winning field goal in the final seconds of the game.

Hollins re-signed with the Dolphins on March 23, 2021. On September 8, he was named one of five team captains for the 2021 season, as voted by his teammates. In the 2021 season, Hollins had 14 receptions for 223 yards and four touchdowns.

Las Vegas Raiders On March 17, 2022, Hollins signed with the Raiders. On September 25, Hollins caught eight receptions for a career-high 158 yards and a touchdown, during a narrow 24–22 road loss to the Tennessee Titans. For the 2022 season, he finished with 57 receptions for 690 yards and four touchdowns.

Atlanta Falcons On March 21, 2023, Hollins signed a one-year contract with the Atlanta Falcons. He played in 13 games with three starts, recording 18 catches for 251 yards and no touchdowns.

Buffalo Bills On March 14, 2024, Hollins signed a one-year contract with the Buffalo Bills. 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.

New England Patriots On March 14, 2025, Hollins signed a two-year contract with the New England Patriots. On December 27, he was placed on injured reserve due to an abdomen injury. Hollins finished the 2025 season with 46 receptions for 550 yards and two touchdowns in 15 games with 13 starts.

Hollins was activated on January 24, 2026, ahead of the team's AFC Championship Game against the Denver Broncos. Hollins would record two receptions for 51 yards in the 10–7 win, advancing to Super Bowl LX and Hollins' second Super Bowl appearance. In the Super Bowl, Hollins caught four of eight passes for 78 yards and a touchdown.

NFL career statistics Legend Won the Super Bowl Bold Career high

Regular season Year Team Games Receiving RushingTackles Fumbles GP GS Rec Yds Avg Lng TD Att Yds Avg Lng TD Cmb Solo Ast FR Yds Fum Lost 2017 PHI 16 0 16 226 14.1 64 1 0 – – – – 5 4 1 1 -16 0 – 2018 PHI 0 0 Did not play due to injury2019 PHI 12 3 10 125 12.5 20 0 0 – – – – 1 1 0 0 – 0 – MIA 4 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 – – – – 1 0 1 0 – 0 – 2020 MIA 16 2 16 176 11.0 34 1 0 – – – – 3 1 2 0 – 1 1 2021 MIA 17 3 14 223 15.9 65 4 0 – – – – 11 9 2 0 – 0 – 2022 LV 17 16 57 690 12.1 60 4 4 40 10.0 17 0 3 2 1 0 – 0 – 2023 ATL 13 3 18 251 13.9 45 0 0 – – – – 3 3 0 0 – 0 – 2024 BUF 17 13 31 378 12.2 44 5 0 – – – – 1 0 1 1 0 0 – 2025 NE 15 13 46 550 12.6 54 2 1 4 4.0 4 0 0 0 0 0 – 1 0 Career 127 53 208 2,619 12.6 65 17 5 44 8.8 17 0 28 20 8 2 -16 2 1

Postseason Year Team Games Receiving Rushing Fumbles 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 2 5 104 20.8 34 1 0 – – – – 0 – 2025 NE 2 2 6 129 21.5 35 1 0 – – – – 0 – Career 8 4 12 242 20.2 35 2 0 – – – – 0 –

Personal life Hollins has become well-known among fans and teammates for his eccentric personality, game day outfits, and habits, which include walking around barefoot as much as possible, eating without utensils, and avoiding house cats, even inspiring several teammates to try his habits. He has gained the nickname "Tarzan" as a result. Hollins rarely drinks water due to his belief that "water's a scam," and he primarily drinks watermelon juice. Hollins' diet mainly consists of raw meat, raw milk and fruit, and he claims to have not eaten any vegetables since 2022.

Hollins is a longtime volunteer for Special Olympics and also serves as a Global Ambassador for the organization. Hollins also has an active TikTok account, which he focuses on "life hacks" and home improvement ideas.