Mack Hollins eager to show the Eagles he is special as a receiver, too

Posted May 3, 2017
Roommates must compromise, but the college roommates of new Eagles wide receiver Mack Hollins drew the line at a pet alligator. The Eagles used a fourth-round pick on Hollins, a 6-foot-4, 221-pound Maryland native who went to UNC and gives the Eagles a rookie with an intriguing size-speed combination, proven special-teams ability - and a fascination with exotic animals. (Philadelphia Inquirer)

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