Mack Hollins

Career StatsC+

Year	Team	GP	Rec	Yards	TD
Career		127	208	2,619	17
2025		15	46	550	2
2024		17	31	378	5
2023		13

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

The Patriots secured a fair deal by locking up Mack Hollins at $4.2M AAV, earning a solid C CVI that reflects appropriate market pricing for a proven depth piece. At this salary tier, New England isn't paying for WR1 production but rather acquiring a reliable veteran who can contribute across multiple receiver sets and special teams units — exactly what Hollins has delivered throughout his career. The two-year commitment with $3.5M guaranteed strikes the right balance, giving the Patriots flexibility while providing Hollins with reasonable security for a player in his depth role. This contract structure minimizes downside risk since the guaranteed money represents less than one year's salary, allowing New England to move on after 2025 if needed without major cap implications. The signing addresses roster depth without breaking the bank, giving the Patriots a steady contributor who knows his role and can step up when injuries inevitably hit the receiver room.

Contracts in the Same Value Band

Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the C band — a quick read on where Mack's contract sits relative to comparable money.

Performance Analysis

Mack Hollins is a nine-year veteran receiver entering his age-32 season with the New England Patriots, functioning as a depth option and situational contributor. The 127-game career man carries a C+ grade into 2025, reflecting his role as a complementary pass-catcher rather than a featured weapon. His profile suggests a reliable, experience-laden depth piece whose best contributions come in specific role contexts. Hollins' current season metrics reveal an uneven skill set: he's averaging 36.7 receiving yards per game, notably above the NFL average of 18.39, yet his 12.0 yards per reception sits squarely at league average of 12.13. The disconnect signals he's seeing consistent volume but generating marginal separation and efficiency gains. His touchdown production at 0.13 per game trails the NFL average of 0.18, indicating limited red-zone impact despite regular target share. For context, his career passer rating of 83.3 demonstrates solid historical reliability, suggesting this season's decline from a C to a C- represents a downturn worth monitoring rather than a reflection of his career trajectory. Looking ahead, Hollins' aging curve and recent grade slide—dropping from C+ in 2024 to C- in 2025—suggest diminishing utility in a crowded receiver room. His ceiling as a role player is largely established; the question becomes whether the Patriots continue investing snaps in a 32-year-old with declining efficiency metrics. Monitor his target allocation closely next season; sustained volume without corresponding production growth likely signals organizational confidence erosion and potential depth-chart relegation.

How Mack Compares at the Position

Mack Hollins ranks 110th of 300 graded wide receivers by performance. That slots Mack between Tru Edwards (C+) just ahead and Marvin Mims Jr. (C+) just behind.

Current Sentiment

Mack Hollins enters 2026 as a depth receiver with modest career credentials but surprisingly durable nine-year tenure in the NFL. Media coverage is mixed but leans slightly positive, framing him as a 'case study' and highlighting his unconventional work ethic and contract extension, which suggests organizational confidence. However, his 2,619 career receiving yards and lack of Pro Bowl recognition keep him firmly in the role-player category rather than a featured offensive weapon. Fan and analyst perception reflects cautious optimism—he is viewed as a reliable complementary piece rather than a breakout candidate. The Patriots' willingness to retain him signals he fills a specific niche, but expectations remain modest for a 9-year veteran without star-tier production.