Hollin Pierce

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Hollin Pierce
No. 63 – Philadelphia Eagles
Position Tackle
High school Fork Union Military Academy (Fork Union, Virginia)
College Rutgers (2020–2024)
NFL draft 2025: undrafted
Personal information
Born (2001-04-19) April 19, 2001 (age 24)
Trenton, New Jersey, U.S.
Height6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
Weight341 lb (155 kg)
Career history
Roster status: Practice squad
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Awards and highlights
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Hollin Pierce (born April 19, 2001) is an American professional football offensive tackle for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Rutgers Scarlet Knights.

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Early life

Pierce attended Fork Union Military Academy in Fork Union, Virginia. Coming out of high school, he was unranked, and he committed to play college football for the Rutgers Scarlet Knights, joining the team as a walk-on. [1] [2]

College career

In his first three seasons from 2020 to 2022, Pierce played in 26 games with 24 starts for the Scarlet Knights, becoming a full-time starter in 2021. He was also a Burlsworth Trophy nominee in 2022. [3] [4] [5] [6] [ excessive citations ] During the 2023 season, Pierce switched to left tackle, where he started all 13 games at left tackle for the Scarlet Knights and was named honorable mention all-Big Ten Conference. [7] Ahead of the 2024 season, he was named the 98th best college football player by On3.com. [8] Pierce was once again nominated for the Burlsworth Award in 2024. [9]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span
6 ft 8+3⁄8 in
(2.04 m)		341 lb
(155 kg)		36 in
(0.91 m)		9+7⁄8 in
(0.25 m)
All values from NFL Combine [10] [11]

Pierce signed with the Philadelphia Eagles as an undrafted free agent on May 2, 2025. [12] He was waived on August 26 as part of final roster cuts and re-signed to the practice squad the next day. [13] [14] He was released on September 3, and then added to the practice squad on September 8. [15]

References

  1. ↑ Dyer, Kristan. "Rutgers OL Hollin Pierce in running for Bulsworth Trophy". 247Sports. Retrieved November 16, 2024.
  2. ↑ Deren, Bobby. "The story behind Hollin Pierce's underdog success at Rutgers". 247Sports. Retrieved November 16, 2024.
  3. ↑ "Hollin Pierce". Rutgers University Athletics. Retrieved November 16, 2024.
  4. ↑ Kratch, James (December 30, 2021). "The incredible evolution of Hollin Pierce: From 400-plus pounds to Rutgers building block". NJ.com. Retrieved November 16, 2024.
  5. ↑ Fonesca, Brian (August 17, 2022). "Rutgers' Hollin Pierce: The biggest Scarlet Knight faces a mammoth challenge — keeping his job". NJ.com. Retrieved November 16, 2024.
  6. ↑ Zielonka, Adam (September 24, 2024). "'No greater story in college football.' How Trenton's Hollin Pierce turned himself into a stalwart on Rutgers' offensive line and an NFL prospect". The Trentonian. Retrieved November 16, 2024.
  7. ↑ Epstein, Craig (August 24, 2024). "All-Big Ten OL Hollin Pierce previews 2024 season". Rivals.com. Retrieved November 16, 2024.
  8. ↑ Gaitlen, Jamie (May 26, 2024). "Rutgers Hollin Pierce earns spot on On3 "Top 100 Players in College Football"". Rutgers Wire. Retrieved November 16, 2024.
  9. ↑ Patuto, Greg (November 6, 2024). "Rutgers OL Hollin Pierce nominated for Burlsworth Trophy". On The Banks. Retrieved November 16, 2024.
  10. ↑ "Hollin Pierce Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved March 11, 2025.
  11. ↑ "Hollin Pierce College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved March 11, 2025.
  12. ↑ "Who are the Eagles' 2025 rookie free agents?". PhiladelphiaEagles.com. May 2, 2025.
  13. ↑ "Eagles sign 14 players to the practice squad". philadelphiaeagles.com. Retrieved August 29, 2025.
  14. ↑ "Eagles announce their initial 53-man roster". philadelphiaeagles.com. Retrieved August 27, 2025.
  15. ↑ "Eagles sign OLB Patrick Johnson to active roster, make multiple practice squad moves". www.philadelphiaeagles.com. Retrieved September 9, 2025.
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