Philadelphia Eagles: Grading the 2017 rookie draft class
WR Mack Hollins, 4th Rd
Mack Hollins quickly became a fan favorite when his first NFL catch ever turned into a 38-yard catch and run for a touchdown from Carson Wentz. It wasn’t just the fact that he caught the ball and scored, but it was the way he scored. A catch and run followed by two stiff arms to bully his way into the end zone quickly got the Philadelphia fan base hooked on Hollins.
You’ve probably heard all season long how the Eagles should definitely issue some more snaps to Hollins. While the fan base wasn’t too impressed with Torrey Smith, Hollins was showing a ton of promise each and every time he was thrown a pass.
Not only does Hollins have some reliable hands, but he also excelled in what he was truly drafted to become. That is a special teams ace. The Eagles have always made their special teams unit a big priority over the last few years. When they selected Hollins, they knew that he was going to instantly make an impact and sure enough, he did.