Justin Hollins Explained

Justin Hollins
Current Team:Washington Commanders
Number:59
Position:Defensive end
Birth Date:15 January 1996
Birth Place:Arlington, Texas, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:5
Weight Lb:248
High School:Martin (Arlington)
College:Oregon (2014–2018)
Draftyear:2019
Draftround:5
Draftpick:156
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Highlights:
Statseason:2023
Statlabel1:Tackles
Statvalue1:123
Statlabel2:Sacks
Statvalue2:10.5
Statlabel3:Forced fumbles
Statvalue3:3
Statlabel4:Fumble recoveries
Statvalue4:1
Statlabel5:Interceptions
Statlabel6:Pass deflections
Statvalue6:3
Pfr:HollJu00

Justin Hollins (born January 15, 1996) is an American football defensive end for the Washington Commanders of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Oregon Ducks and was selected by the Denver Broncos in the fifth round of the 2019 NFL draft. He has also played for the Los Angeles Rams, Green Bay Packers, New York Giants, and Los Angeles Chargers.

Early life

Hollins was born on January 15, 1996, in Arlington, Texas. He attended Grace Preparatory Academy before transferring to Martin High School and graduating in his senior year. At Martin, Hollins played on the same defensive line as future 2017 NFL draft first-overall pick Myles Garrett and recorded 59 tackles and four sacks.[1] He was rated a three-star prospect by several recruiting services and committed to play college football at the University of Oregon over offers from over a dozen schools, including Oklahoma, Baylor, Oklahoma State and Iowa.[2]

College career

Hollins played five seasons for the Oregon Ducks, redshirting his sophomore season. Hollins became a starter on the defensive line for the Ducks following his redshirt season, making 51 total tackles and finishing second on the team in both tackles for loss (9.5) and sacks (3).[3] He recorded 59 tackles, 11.5 for a loss, with 4.5 sacks and an interception returned for a touchdown in his redshirt junior season.[4] As a redshirt senior, Hollins was named first-team All-Pac-12 after making 64 total tackles, including 14.5 for loss, 6.5 sacks, five forced fumbles, an interception and six passes defended. He was the only player in Football Bowl Subdivision to have at least five sacks, five forced fumbles and one interception.[5] Hollins finished his collegiate career with 184 total tackles (36 for loss), 14 sacks, two interceptions seven forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries.[6] After the season, Hollins was invited to participate in the 2019 East–West Shrine Game and was named the game's defensive MVP after making 10 tackles, three of which were for a loss and two of which were sacks.[7]

Professional career

Denver Broncos

Hollins was selected by the Denver Broncos in the fifth round (156th overall) of the 2019 NFL draft.[8] The Broncos acquired this selection by trading Trevor Siemian to the Minnesota Vikings. Hollins signed a four-year rookie contract that included $300,000 in guaranteed money on May 14, 2019.[9]

Hollins made his NFL debut on September 9, 2019, against the Oakland Raiders.[10] Hollins recorded the first career sack on November 3, 2019, against the Cleveland Browns.[11] Hollins finished his rookie season with 21 tackles, one sack and two passes defended in 15 games played.[12]

On September 5, 2020, Hollins was waived by the Broncos.[13]

Los Angeles Rams

On September 6, 2020, Hollins was claimed off waivers by the Los Angeles Rams.[14] In Week 4 against the New York Giants, Hollins recorded his first sack as a Ram during the 17–9 win.[15] In Week 13 against the Arizona Cardinals, Hollins recorded a strip sack on Kyler Murray that was recovered by the Rams during the 38–28 win.[16]

In Week 3 of the 2021 season, Hollins suffered a partially torn pec and was placed on injured reserve on September 27, 2021.[17] He was activated on December 13. Hollins reached Super Bowl LVI where the Rams defeated the Cincinnati Bengals 23–20.[18] Hollins had one tackle in the game.[19] He was waived by the Rams on November 22, 2022.[20]

Green Bay Packers

On November 24, 2022, Hollins was claimed off waivers by the Green Bay Packers.[21] On March 23, 2023, Hollins was re-signed by the Packers on a one-year, $1.2 million deal.[22] He was released on October 21, 2023.[23]

New York Giants

On October 24, 2023, the New York Giants signed Hollins to their practice squad.[24]

Los Angeles Chargers

On November 15, 2023, Hollins was signed by the Los Angeles Chargers off the Giants practice squad.[25]

Washington Commanders

On August 19, 2024, Hollins signed with the Washington Commanders.[26]

NFL career statistics

Regular season

YearTeamGamesTacklesInterceptionsFumbles
GP GS Cmb Solo Ast Sck PD Int Yds Avg Lng TD FF FR
DEN15 0 21 12 9 1.0 2 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
LAR16 0 28 18 10 3.0 1 0 0 0.0 0 0 1 0
LAR8 2 22 14 8 2.0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 1 0
LAR10 5 26 15 11 1.0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 1 1
GB6 0 9 4 5 2.5 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
GB4 0 9 5 4 0.0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
NYG1 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
LAC7 0 8 6 2 1.0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
Career 67 7 123 74 49 10.5 3 0 0 0.0 0 0 31
Source: pro-football-reference.com

Postseason

YearTeamGamesTacklesInterceptionsFumbles
GP GS Cmb Solo Ast Sck PD Int Yds Avg Lng TD FF FR
LAR2 0 6 4 2 0.0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
LAR4 0 2 1 1 0.0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
Career 4 0 8 5 3 0.0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
Source: pro-football-reference.com

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: What's old is new again for Justin Hollins, which may be good for Oregon Ducks' defense. The Oregonian. Tyson. Alger. August 9, 2017. April 27, 2019.
  2. Web site: Arlington Martin DE Justin Hollins verbally commits to Oregon. Corbett. Smith. The Dallas Morning News. October 28, 2013. May 14, 2019.
  3. Web site: Best for Last: Justin Hollins' final season is on pace to be his finest. Maggie. Vanoni. Daily Emerald. October 17, 2018. May 29, 2019.
  4. Web site: Former Oregon Ducks LB Justin Hollins' stock could be ready to soar. Aaron. Fentress. NBC Sports Northwest. March 2, 2019. May 29, 2019.
  5. Web site: Justin Hollins selected by the Denver Broncos in the fifth round of NFL draft. The Denver Post. Kyle. Fredrickson. April 27, 2019. April 29, 2019.
  6. Web site: Instant analysis of Broncos' selection of Justin Hollins in NFL draft. Travis. Wakeman. USA Today. April 27, 2019. April 29, 2019.
  7. Web site: Oregon linebacker Justin Hollins named Defensive MVP of East-West Shrine Game. James. Crepes. The Oregonian. January 19, 2019. April 30, 2019.
  8. Web site: Denver Broncos select Oregon linebacker, Justin Hollins in the fifth-round of the 2019 NFL Draft. Scotty. Payne. MileHighReport.com. SB Nation. April 27, 2019.
  9. Web site: Justin Hollins signs his rookie contract with the Denver Broncos. Sayre. Bedinger. PredominantlyOrange.com. FanSided. May 14, 2019. May 14, 2019.
  10. Web site: Broncos Game 1 Snap Count Review. Joe. Mahoney. MileHighReport.com. SB Nation. September 11, 2019.
  11. Web site: Brandon Allen shines in debut; Broncos beat Browns, 24–19. Mike. Klis. 9News.com. November 3, 2019. November 3, 2019.
  12. Web site: NFL.com Grades, Ranks Broncos' 2019 Draft Class No. 12. Josh. Carney. Sports Illustrated. February 18, 2020. February 20, 2020.
  13. Web site: Broncos make series of transactions to reach 53-man roster limit. DiLalla, Aric. DenverBroncos.com. September 5, 2020.
  14. Web site: Arthur . Kenneth . September 6, 2020 . Rams claim LB Justin Hollins from Broncos to fill final roster spot . March 25, 2023 . Turf Show Times . SB Nation.
  15. Web site: New York Giants at Los Angeles Rams – October 4th, 2020 . October 6, 2020 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  16. Web site: Los Angeles Rams at Arizona Cardinals – December 6th, 2020 . December 8, 2020 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  17. Web site: McVay: Justin Hollins to undergo surgery to repair partially-torn pec; Darrell Henderson Jr. "making good progress". TheRams.com. September 27, 2021.
  18. Web site: Super Bowl 2022: Oregon State's Johnny Hekker, Oregon's Justin Hollins take home rings with Los Angeles Rams. Aron. Yohannes. The Oregonian. February 13, 2022. February 16, 2022.
  19. Web site: Super Bowl LVI – Los Angeles Rams vs. Cincinnati Bengals – February 13th, 2022 . March 25, 2023 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  20. Web site: Rams waive Darrell Henderson, Justin Hollins. Myles. Simmons. NBC Sports. November 22, 2022. November 22, 2022.
  21. Web site: Packers claim LB Justin Hollins off waivers from Rams. packers.com . November 24, 2022 . November 24, 2022.
  22. Web site: Packers re-sign LB Justin Hollins. Packers.com . March 23, 2023 . March 23, 2023.
  23. Web site: Packers activate CB Eric Stokes off PUP. packers.com . October 20, 2023.
  24. Web site: Giants add 2 RBs; Eric Gray, Matt Peart to IR . Giants.com . October 25, 2023.
  25. Web site: Borquez . Gavino . Chargers sign EDGE Justin Hollins . Chargers Wire . November 16, 2023.
  26. Web site: Commanders sign DE Justin Hollins, release LB Bo Bauer. Commanders.com. August 19, 2024. August 19, 2024. Zach. Selby.