Justin Hollins

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Justin Hollins
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Hollins with the Oregon Ducks in 2017
Personal information
Born: (1996-01-15) January 15, 1996 (age 28)
Arlington, Texas, U.S.
Height:6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:248 lb (112 kg)
Career information
High school: Martin (Arlington)
College: Oregon (2014–2018)
Position: Defensive end
NFL draft: 2019  / round: 5 / pick: 156
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status: Practice squad
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Tackles:123
Sacks:10.5
Forced fumbles:3
Fumble recoveries:1
Pass deflections:3
Player stats at PFR

Justin Hollins (born January 15, 1996) is an American professional football defensive end. 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, Los Angeles Chargers, and Washington Commanders.

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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

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 5+1⁄4 in
(1.96 m)		248 lb
(112 kg)		33+3⁄8 in
(0.85 m)		10+3⁄8 in
(0.26 m)		4.50 s1.54 s2.66 s4.40 s7.06 s36.5 in
(0.93 m)		9 ft 11 in
(3.02 m)		25 reps
All values from NFL Combine [8] [9]

Denver Broncos

Hollins was selected by the Denver Broncos in the fifth round (156th overall) of the 2019 NFL draft. [10] 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. [11]

Hollins made his NFL debut on September 9, 2019, against the Oakland Raiders. [12] Hollins recorded the first career sack on November 3, 2019, against the Cleveland Browns. [13] Hollins finished his rookie season with 21 tackles, one sack and two passes defended in 15 games played. [14]

On September 5, 2020, Hollins was waived by the Broncos. [15]

Los Angeles Rams

On September 6, 2020, Hollins was claimed off waivers by the Los Angeles Rams. [16] In Week 4 against the New York Giants, Hollins recorded his first sack as a Ram during the 17–9 win. [17] 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. [18]

In Week 3 of the 2021 season, Hollins suffered a partially torn pec and was placed on injured reserve on September 27, 2021. [19] He was activated on December 13. Hollins reached Super Bowl LVI where the Rams defeated the Cincinnati Bengals 23–20. [20] Hollins had one tackle in the game. [21] He was waived by the Rams on November 22, 2022. [22]

Green Bay Packers

On November 24, 2022, Hollins was claimed off waivers by the Green Bay Packers. [23] On March 23, 2023, Hollins was re-signed by the Packers on a one-year, $1.2 million deal. [24] He was released on October 21, 2023. [25]

New York Giants

On October 24, 2023, the New York Giants signed Hollins to their practice squad. [26]

Los Angeles Chargers

On November 15, 2023, Hollins was signed by the Los Angeles Chargers off the Giants practice squad. [27]

Washington Commanders

On August 19, 2024, Hollins signed with the Washington Commanders. [28] He was released on August 27, 2024, [29] and re-signed to their practice squad on September 19, 2024. He was released on October 8, 2024.

NFL career statistics

Regular season

YearTeamGamesTacklesInterceptionsFumbles
GPGSCmbSoloAstSckIntYdsTDPDFFFRYdsTD
2019 DEN 15021129120000000
2020 LAR 160281810310000010
2021 LAR 8222148200000010
2022 LAR 10 5261511100000011
GB 609452.500000000
2023 GB 40954000000000
NYG 10000000000000
LAC 70862100000000
Career 677123744910.530000031

Postseason

YearTeamGamesTacklesInterceptionsFumbles
GPGSCmbSoloAstSckIntYdsTDPDFFFRYdsTD
2020 LAR 20642000000000
2021 LAR 40211000000000
Career 40853000000000

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