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Philadelphia Eagles: 5 breakout player candidates for 2018

By George Stockburger

PHILADELPHIA, PA - DECEMBER 31: Cornerback Sidney Jones #22 of the Philadelphia Eagles looks on against the Dallas Cowboys during the first half of the game at Lincoln Financial Field on December 31, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA - DECEMBER 31: Cornerback Sidney Jones #22 of the Philadelphia Eagles looks on against the Dallas Cowboys during the first half of the game at Lincoln Financial Field on December 31, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) /
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CHARLOTTE, NC – OCTOBER 12: Mack Hollins #10 of the Philadelphia Eagles indicates a first down against the Carolina Panthers in the second half during their game at Bank of America Stadium on October 12, 2017 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)
CHARLOTTE, NC – OCTOBER 12: Mack Hollins #10 of the Philadelphia Eagles indicates a first down against the Carolina Panthers in the second half during their game at Bank of America Stadium on October 12, 2017 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images) /

. Wide Receiver. . Mack Hollins. 3. team. 54

Selected 14 spots above Pumphrey and one before Tarik Cohen, Mack Hollins was touted as a player who could make a 10-year career off playing special teams. Known as a talented blocker with speed and decent hands.

In his rookie season Hollins caught 16 passes for 226 yards and one touchdown. He performed well on special teams as a blocker and gunner, and will be a critical piece for the Eagles specials teams.

Hollins projects to be the number four receiver behind Alshon Jeffrey, Nelson Agholor, and Mike Wallace. Should one of those three go down, it’ll be up to Hollins to step up. At 6’4 he’s a great target for the Eagles quarterbacks and his 4.53 speed could lead to big plays down field.

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