Dwayne Hollis

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Dwayne Hollis
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Hollis in 2017
Personal information
Born: (1989-07-07) July 7, 1989 (age 34)
Newport News, Virginia
Height:5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight:184 lb (83 kg)
Career information
High school: Newport News (VA) Denbigh
College: North Carolina Wesleyan
Position: Defensive back
Undrafted: 2013
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
  • 3× First Team All-USA South DB (2010, 2011, 2012)
  • 2× First Team All-USA South KR (2011, 2012)
  • AFCA All-American (2012)
  • First Team All-PIFL (2014)
  • PIFL Special Teams Player of the Year (2014)
  • 2× Second Team All-Arena (2016, 2018)
  • 2× ArenaBowl champion (XXIX, XXX)
  • CAFL All-Pro South Division All-Star (2016)
  • First Team All-Arena (2017)
  • AFL Defensive Back of the Year (2017)
  • Finnish National Championship Vaahteramalja (2013)
Career Arena statistics
Tackles:171.0
Pass breakups:23
Interceptions:16
Player stats at ArenaFan.com

Dwayne Hollis (born July 7, 1989) is an American football defensive back who is currently a free agent. He played college football at North Carolina Wesleyan College and attended Denbigh High School in Newport News, Virginia. He has also been a member of the Helsinki Roosters, Lehigh Valley Steelhawks, Trenton Freedom, Shanghai Skywalkers, and Atlanta Legends.

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Early life

Hollis attended Denbigh High School. [1]

College career

Hollis played for the North Carolina Wesleyan Battling Bishops from 2009 to 2012 and helped the Battling Bishops to 20 wins. As a sophomore, Hollis was named First Team All-USA South Athletic Conference as a Defensive Back. As a junior and senior, Hollis was named First Team All-USA South Athletic Conference as both a kick returner and as a defensive back. [2] Hollis was also named an All-American at defensive back by the American Football Coaches Association. [3]

Professional career

Helsinki Roosters

Hollis signed with the Helsinki Roosters of Vaahteraliiga in 2013. [1]

Lehigh Valley Steelhawks

Hollis returned to the United States in 2014 when he signed with the Lehigh Valley Steelhawks of the Professional Indoor Football League. Hollis was named First Team All-League as both a defensive back and kick returner. [4] Hollis was also named the PIFL's Special Teams Player of the Year. [5] Hollis was the only defensive player in the PIFL to lead his team in all-purpose yardage.

Trenton Freedom

Hollis signed with the Trenton Freedom for 2015, but he placed on the other league exempt list before the season began.

Philadelphia Soul

On October 6, 2014, Hollis was assigned to the Philadelphia Soul. [6] On October 9, 2015, Hollis had his rookie option exercised by the Soul. Hollis was named Second Team All-Arena following the 2016 season. [7] Hollis helped lead the Soul to an ArenaBowl XXIX championship. [8] Hollis was once again assigned to the Soul for the 2017 season. [9] He earned AFL Defensive Back of the Year and First Team All-Arena honors in 2017. [10] [11] On August 26, 2017, the Soul beat the Tampa Bay Storm in ArenaBowl XXX by a score of 44–40. [12]

Shanghai Skywalkers

Holllis was selected by the Shanghai Skywalkers in the third round of the 2016 CAFL Draft. [13] He was named an All-Pro South Division All-Star. [14] He is listed on the Skywalkers' roster for the 2018 season. [15]

Atlanta Legends

In 2019, Hollis joined the Alliance of American Football's Atlanta Legends. [16]

Philadelphia Soul (second stint)

Hollis was placed on the league suspension list as a member of the Philadelphia Soul on March 20, 2019, after he signed with the Legends of the AAF. After the AAF suspended football operations, he was activated from league suspension by the Soul on April 6, 2019.

Albany Empire

On November 26, 2021, Hollis signed with the Albany Empire of the National Arena League (NAL). [17] On December 5, 2022, Hollis re-signed with the Empire. [18] On May 5, 2023, Hollis was released by the Empire.

Orlando Predators

On May 8, 2023, Hollis signed with the Orlando Predators of the National Arena League (NAL).

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References

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  2. ↑ "USA South Announces Postseason Football Awards". www.ncwcsports.com. North Carolina Wesleyan College Athletics. November 15, 2012. Retrieved May 18, 2017.
  3. ↑ "Congratulations to Football's Dwayne Hollis". www.ncwcsports.com. North Carolina Wesleyan College Athletics. December 15, 2012. Retrieved May 18, 2017.
  4. ↑ "Lehigh Valley Steelhawks' Dwayne Hollis earns Professional Indoor Football League honors". www.lehighvalleylive.com. PennLive LLC. July 8, 2014. Retrieved May 18, 2017.
  5. ↑ Josh Folck (July 17, 2014). "Steelhawks' Dwayne Hollis named Pro Indoor Football League Special Teams Player of the Year". www.lehighvalleylive.com. PennLive LLC. Retrieved May 18, 2017.
  6. ↑ "Philadelphia Soul Historical Transactions". www.arenafan.com. ArenaFan. Retrieved May 18, 2017.
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  9. ↑ Tom Ignudo (February 1, 2017). "James Romain, Dwayne Hollis will return to Soul roster for 2017 season". www.csnphilly.com. Comcast SportsNet Philadelphia, L.P. Retrieved May 18, 2017.
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