BIOGRAPHY
Justin Hollins was born on January 15th, 1996, in Arlington, Texas. He is a linebacker in the National Football League.
During high school, he was rated the No. 77 player in the state of Texas and No. 47 defensive end in the class by ESPN, and also ranked among North Texas’ top 10 recruits by the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. He accrued 59 tackles (39 unassisted) in 12 games in his lone season with Martin High. Hollins scored the lone touchdown of his senior season on a 14-yard catch vs. Odessa in addition to registering four tackles and recovering one fumble. In 2014, during his freshman season, Hollins played in 14 games, primarily on kickoff return coverage. He played a total of 100 snaps and finished with 10 tackles, including three on special teams. In 2015, during his sophomore season, Hollins was redshirted. He started all 12 games after a move from outside linebacker to the defensive line. He led the defensive linemen with 51 tackles and finished second on the team in both tackles for loss (9.5) and sacks (3.0). At Washington State on October 1, 2015, Hollins registered his first career sack to go along with six tackles. In Utah on November 19, 2015, Hollins set a career-high with nine tackles, including 2.5 for loss and one sack.
In 2017, during his junior season, Hollins started 12 of 13 games played. He finished with 59 total tackles, including 11.5 for loss and 3.5 sacks. Hollins played five seasons for the Oregon Ducks. Hollins finished his collegiate career with 184 total tackles (36 for loss), 14 sacks, two interceptions seven forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries.
Hollins was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the fifth round of the 2019 NFL Draft. On September 6, 2020, Hollins was claimed off waivers by the Los Angeles Rams. Hollins joined the Green Bay Packers in 2023.
Hollins signed with the Chargers in November of 2023.
