In his first season with the Panthers, Hollins led the team with 47 receptions for 694 yards and seven touchdowns.[2] As a senior, he caught 80 passes for 1,102 yards and 16 touchdowns and was named first-team All-Ohio Valley Conference. Hollins had 127 receptions, 1,796 yards and 23 touchdowns in 22 games at Eastern Illinois.[3]
Professional career
Minnesota Vikings
Hollins signed with the Minnesota Vikings as an undrafted free agent on April 29, 2019.[4] He was waived by the team at the end of training camp during final roster cuts.[5] Hollins was re-signed by the Vikings to their practice squad on September 12, 2019.[6] Hollins was promoted to the Vikings active roster on December 2, 2019.[7] Hollins played in four games as a rookie and caught two passes for 46 yards in the Vikings' final regular season game against the Chicago Bears.[8]
Hollins was waived by the Vikings on September 5, 2020, and signed to the practice squad the next day.[9][10]
Cleveland Browns
Hollins was signed off the Vikings' practice squad to the Cleveland Browns' active roster on December 28, 2020.[11] The Browns waived Hollins on August 23, 2021.[12] He was re-signed to the practice squad on December 15, 2021.[13] The Browns waived Hollins off their practice squad on December 21, 2021.[14]
BC Lions
Hollins signed with the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League (CFL) on March 1, 2022.[15] He made his CFL debut on October 8, 2022, where he had three catches for 47 yards and one touchdown against the Toronto Argonauts.[16] He played and started in four regular season games where he had 13 receptions for 117 yards and one touchdown.[17] He made his post-season debut in the West Semi-Final victory over the Calgary Stampeders and played in playoff games, recording eight catches for 102 yards and a touchdown.[17]
In 2023, Hollins won a starting role in training camp and had a breakout season.[17] He played and started in all 18 regular season games where he had 78 catches for 1,173 yards and nine touchdowns.[17] At season's end, he was named a CFL West All-Star.[18]