Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Mack Hollins

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: October 27, 2025

How Mack Hollins built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Mack Hollins is an American professional football wide receiver currently playing for the New England Patriots in the NFL. He was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the fourth round of the 2017 NFL Draft after playing college football at the University of North Carolina, where he was a wide receiver for the North Carolina Tar Heels.

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2012: Joined the North Carolina Tar Heels

In 2012, Mack Hollins joined the University of North Carolina Tar Heels football team after receiving a walk-on opportunity, contingent upon his acceptance to the school.

2013: Named Special Teams Captain

In 2013, as a freshman, Mack Hollins was named special teams captain for the North Carolina Tar Heels. He appeared in all 13 games and finished the regular season with nine tackles and recovered a fumble against Duke.

2014: Earned All-ACC Honorable Mention

In 2014, Mack Hollins earned honorable mention All-Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) accolades after recording 35 catches for 613 yards and eight touchdowns. He was also one of the team's best special teams players and earned ACC Receiver of the Week honors after a game against Virginia where he caught two passes for 120 yards and two touchdowns. Hollins also had a 91-yard touchdown play against San Diego State, the longest play in Kenan Stadium history.

2015: Led NCAA in Yards Per Reception

In 2015, as a junior, Mack Hollins led all NCAA major college players with an average of 24.8 yards per reception. He was named ACC Receiver of the Week twice during the season. He became the first Tar Heel since 2011 to catch three touchdown passes in a game.

2017: Drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles

In 2017, Mack Hollins was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the fourth round of the NFL draft.

2017: NFL Debut and First Touchdown

In 2017, Mack Hollins was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles. During Week 2, he made his NFL debut and recorded three receptions. In Week 7, he scored his first career touchdown on a 64-yard reception against the Washington Redskins.

2018: Super Bowl LII Champion

In 2018, Mack Hollins and the Philadelphia Eagles won Super Bowl LII against the New England Patriots. Hollins played primarily on special teams.

December 3, 2019: Waived by the Eagles

On December 3, 2019, Mack Hollins was waived by the Philadelphia Eagles.

December 4, 2019: Claimed by the Miami Dolphins

On December 4, 2019, Mack Hollins was claimed off waivers by the Miami Dolphins.

2020: Key Plays for the Dolphins

In 2020, during Week 9, Mack Hollins made an 11-yard touchdown catch against the Arizona Cardinals. He was ejected from the Week 13 game against the Cincinnati Bengals. In Week 16, he caught a 34-yard pass to set up the game-winning field goal against the Las Vegas Raiders.