Hollin Pierce OT Rutgers | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Hollin Pierce OT Rutgers
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| SUB-POSITION: Left/Right Tackle | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 11/04/2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 5.42 seconds (20%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| SUB-POSITION: Left/Right Tackle | |
| Last Updated: 11/04/2024 | |
| Draft Year: 2025 | |
| 40 time: 5.42 seconds (20%*) | |
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| Overall Rating: | 83.5 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced | ||
| Defense Rating: |
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76% |
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| Pass Blocking: |
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88% |
| Run Blocking: |
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86% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
3rd
Overall Rank:
#98
Position rank:
#20
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| College Games: 50 College Snaps: 3104 | ||
| Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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| Dawand Jones - Ohio State |
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72% |
| Evan Neal - Alabama |
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67% |
| Jaxson Kirkland - Washington |
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62% |
Draft Profile: Bio
A mammoth offensive tackle from Trenton, New Jersey, Hollin Pierce anchored the Rutgers offensive line over four seasons, accumulating 46 starts. After walking on in 2020, he earned the starting right tackle position and later transitioned to left tackle. His 2023 campaign saw him earn Honorable Mention All-Big Ten honors while leading an offensive front that topped the conference in pass protection metrics and established a punishing ground attack averaging 168.7 yards per game.The 6'8", 354-pound tackle's collegiate career featured consistent progression, beginning with Academic All-Big Ten recognition and the Mark Mills Second Effort Award. Pierce demonstrated positional versatility, starting 33 consecutive games across both tackle spots while anchoring an offensive line that produced multiple 200+ yard rushing performances against conference opponents. His senior season culminated in a dominant showing at the Bad Boy Mowers Pinstripe Bowl victory over Miami.
Before arriving at Rutgers, Pierce spent a postgraduate year developing his game at Fork Union Military Academy under coach Frank Arritt. His athletic background includes playing both ways at Trenton Central High School while also competing on the varsity basketball team. Throughout his collegiate career, Pierce maintained academic excellence while earning multiple conference honors and a Burlsworth Trophy nomination.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Road-grader frame with plus-plus length creates massive surface area in pass pro, establishing a wide arc for edge rushers to navigate
- Devastating power at point of attack on double-teams, consistently creates vertical displacement and caves defensive fronts
- Heavy hands in pass protection pack serious punch, routinely stuns defenders and nullifies bull rushes when landing initial strike
- Plus awareness reading defensive fronts, consistently IDs and passes off stunts/twists with guard showing advanced pattern recognition
- Generates serious torque on down blocks, creates massive angles and walls off backside pursuit effectively
- Anchor strength absorbs power rushers, rarely gives ground once setup in pass pro despite aggressive bull rushes
- Mauler mentality in run game, consistently finishes blocks through the whistle and plants defenders
- Iron man durability with consecutive starts streak showing consistent availability through contact
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Labored kickslide reveals limited twitch, causing consistent issues reaching landmark against speed rushers off the edge
- Heavy-footed redirections and clunky recovery steps leave him vulnerable against counters and inside moves
- Raw technique in pass sets leads to overextension, gets caught lunging and loses leverage battles
- Inconsistent hand placement in run game, allows defenders to work half-man relationships despite size advantage
- Lacks ideal lateral range to execute reach blocks consistently, particularly working backside in zone schemes
Scouting Report: Summary
The massive frame and raw power profile suggest immediate utility as a swing tackle with developmental upside. Natural anchor strength and length provide tools to contribute in pass protection, while the mauler mentality translates well to gap/power run schemes. However, athletic limitations and technical refinement needs indicate a longer runway to starting-caliber play.Scheme-specific deployment will be crucial early, as zone-heavy systems will expose lateral mobility constraints. Best early fit comes in gap/power run schemes where double-team effectiveness and down-blocking power can be maximized while pass protection technique develops. Pure speed rushers and complex pressure packages present significant challenges that must be addressed through technical development.
Core special teams contributor and developmental depth piece who requires patient coaching to maximize tools. Natural power and length provide foundation for growth, but mechanical inconsistencies and athletic limitations create clear ceiling. Ideal fit comes with power-running team featuring veteran offensive line room and established development track record.
How other scouting services rate Hollin Pierce (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
213.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
45.0
*Percentile Ranking in Player's Position Group (NFL Combine Historical Data): This percentile reflects how a player's specific statistics rank
in comparison to historical performances at the NFL Combine, specifically within their position group. A higher percentile indicates a better performance.
For instance, being in the 90th percentile for a particular stat means the player outperformed 90% of their peers in that category.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.