No one talks about this kid at all, not sure why. CBS didn't even have a write up on him.
Sy, Dave Te? Any feedback on Hollins?
6'4", 225lbs, 33" arms, 4.53 40 yd dash
He timed fast but watching his tape, he more impressively plays fast. He's not big lumbering guy, he's got twitch and gets separation. His hands look huge and he swallows up the ball easily, natural hands catcher.
In 2016, he had 8 TDs but only 30 catches. Not sure if this is because UNC had many other options but this is the only negative I see about the kid, catch volume. But he is running by people.
He's also a very good stalk blocker.
Giants don't have a huge need for WR this year, but if they could pick this kid up in Rd 4? Stash him away and groom him under Marshall sounds like a low risk high upside play. The sleeper must awaken!
Mack Hollin vs FSU 2016 - (
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I do not think he is a hands catcher. He uses his hands to bring the ball into his body to secure the catch - he does not catch the ball with his hands.
He also was never asked to run a lot of routes from what I've read - purely a deep threat.
And for a big guy, he is not very physical.
Putting all of that together, he sounds an awful lot like a slightly better Ramses Barden
As far as being physical, he started on specials and was voted special teams captain which is somewhat indicative that he's willing to put his effort in there.
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Here is a link to his Clemson tape, this is vs Alexander and Tankersly, two NFL DBs.
What impresses me is off press coverage, once he gets his shoulder past you, he's open.
The tape isn't all good, he has a drop and also a special teams miscue.
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Yes, good comp.