Tony Hollings

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Tony Hollings
Tony Hollings 2012.jpg
Hollings in 2012
No. 25, 32, 22
Position: Running back
Personal information
Born: (1981-12-01) December 1, 1981 (age 42)
Macon, Georgia, U.S.
Height:5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:220 lb (100 kg)
Career information
High school: Jeffersonville (GA) Twiggs Co.
College: Georgia Tech
Supplemental draft: 2003  / round: 2
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Player stats at PFR
Hollings playing for the Hamburg Sea Devils in 2007. Hamburg Sea Devils - Frankfurt Galaxy.jpg
Hollings playing for the Hamburg Sea Devils in 2007.

Tony Terrell Hollings (born December 1, 1981) is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Houston Texans in the second round of the 2003 NFL draft Supplemental Draft out of Georgia Tech. [1] He also played in the German Football League (GFL) for two seasons.

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College career

Hollings was given the nickname "Superman" during his college career because of the way he "flew" over defensive opponents.

Professional career

Houston Texans

Hollings was selected by the Houston Texans in the second round of the 2003 NFL Supplemental Draft. [2]

From 2003 to 2007, because of a knee surgery when he was at Georgia Tech, Hollings went nearly a year between games, but he regained durability throughout his 2003 rookie season with the Houston Texans and showed promise. On September 21 against the Kansas City Chiefs, in his first non-special teams action, he rushed for 41 yards on 7 carries. He spent 2003–2005 with the Texans. He made his only career start in a game late in the 2003 season. Ex-coach Dom Capers said Hollings gave the team “some speed and burst.”

Hollings was waived by the Texans on March 1, 2006. [2]

Chicago Bears

Hollings signed with the Chicago Bears on May 5, 2006. He was waived on July 28, 2006. [2]

Indianapolis Colts

Hollings was signed by the Indianapolis Colts on August 4, 2006. He was waived by the Colts on September 2, 2006. [2]

Hamburg Sea Devils

Hollings played for the Hamburg Sea Devils of NFL Europa during the 2007 NFL Europa season. He played in 10 games, starting one, for the Sea Devils, rushing 189 times for 338 yards and four touchdowns while also catching eight passes for 94 yards. [3]

New York Jets

Hollings signed with the New York Jets on August 1, 2007. He was waived on August 27, 2007. [2]

German Football League

In 2008, he played for the Dresden Monarchs in the German Football League as starting halfback. One year later he was traded to the Berlin Adler but suffered a season-ending injury.

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References

  1. ↑ "2003 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 27, 2023.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 "Tony Hollings". Pro-Football-Reference. Retrieved June 16, 2024.
  3. ↑ "Tony Hollings". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved June 16, 2024.
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