Philadelphia Eagles insist 4th-rounder Mack Hollins is more than a special-teams star

Posted May 2, 2017
An unheralded recruit who spent one year at prep school and two stuck as a Tar Heels' walk-on, Mack Hollins first approached special teams as a chance to claw onto the field and earn a scholarship. He grew to love the role. And the speedy wide receiver is upfront about the reality that his ability to cover kicks helped him land with the Philadelphia Eagles. (Penn Live)

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