Tyree Hollins (born March 26, 1992) is an American former professional football defensive back who played for the Saskatchewan Roughriders and Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football at Grambling State University.

Tyree Hollins
No. 41
Born: (1992-03-26) March 26, 1992 (age 32)
Monroe, Louisiana, U.S.
Career information
CFL statusAmerican
Position(s)DB
Height5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Weight190 lb (86 kg)
CollegeGrambling State
High schoolMonroe (LA) Carroll
Career history
As player
2015Saskatchewan Roughriders
20162017Montreal Alouettes
Career stats

Early life and college

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Hollins attended Carroll High School in Monroe, Louisiana.[1]

Hollins played in 37 games for the Grambling State Tigers from 2011 to 2014, recording nine interceptions for 147 return yards.[2][3] He accumulated 72 tackles, five interceptions, two forced fumbles and a fumble recovery his senior year.[2][4]

Professional career

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Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill
5 ft 9 in
(1.75 m)
188 lb
(85 kg)
4.68 s 1.67 s 2.72 s 4.41 s 7.65 s
All values from Grambling State Pro Day[5]

Hollins signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders in May 2015.[2][6] He made his CFL debut on July 5, 2015 against the Toronto Argonauts.[2][7][8] He played in thirteen games, all starts, for the team during the 2015 season, recording 44 defensive tackles, seven pass knockdowns, and five special teams tackles. Hollins spent one game on the practice roster and four games on the injured list.[2] He was released by the team on June 19, 2016.[9][10]

Hollins was signed to the Montreal Alouettes' practice roster on August 17, 2016.[9] He dressed in five games for the Alouettes in 2016.[11] He dressed in 16 games, starting 13, in 2017.[11] Hollins was released on November 29, 2017.[12][13]

References

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  1. ^ Isabella, Sean (April 30, 2015). "NFL Draft: Former Grambling DB and Monroe native Tyree Hollins wants to provide hope for community". thenewsstar.com. Archived from the original on June 16, 2016. Retrieved June 16, 2016.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  2. ^ a b c d e "TYREE HOLLINS". riderville.com. Archived from the original on June 16, 2016. Retrieved June 16, 2016.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  3. ^ "Tyree Hollins". stats.washingtonpost.com. Archived from the original on June 16, 2016. Retrieved June 16, 2016.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  4. ^ Isabella, Sean (May 3, 2015). "Grambling's Tyree Hollins to ink deal with CFL". sportsmanias.com. Archived from the original on June 16, 2016. Retrieved June 16, 2016.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  5. ^ "Tyree Hollins". nfldraftscout.com. Archived from the original on September 8, 2016. Retrieved September 8, 2016.
  6. ^ "RIDERS ADD THREE TO DEFENCE". riderville.com. May 28, 2015. Archived from the original on June 16, 2016. Retrieved June 16, 2016.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  7. ^ "TYREE HOLLINS". cfl.ca. Archived from the original on June 16, 2016. Retrieved June 16, 2016.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  8. ^ Bell, Michael (July 5, 2015). "Toronto Argonauts wide receiver Tori Gurley (#81) gets by Saskatchewan Roughriders defensive back Tyree Hollins (#37) during a game held at Mosaic Stadium in Regina on Sunday July 5, 2015". vancouversun.com. Archived from the original on June 16, 2016. Retrieved June 16, 2016.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  9. ^ a b "Transactions". cfl.ca. Archived from the original on September 8, 2016. Retrieved July 6, 2016.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  10. ^ Bale, Kelly (June 19, 2016). "ROUGHRIDERS NOT URGENT THROUGH PRESEASON". lastwordonsports.com. Archived from the original on July 7, 2016. Retrieved July 6, 2016.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  11. ^ a b "Tyree Hollins". statscrew.com. Retrieved November 14, 2024.
  12. ^ "Tyree Hollins". cfl.ca. Retrieved November 14, 2024.
  13. ^ "The Alouettes released four players". montrealalouettes.com. November 30, 2017. Retrieved November 14, 2024.
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