From now until the 2025 NFL Draft, we will scout and create profiles for as many prospects as possible, examining their strengths, weaknesses, and what they can bring to an NFL franchise. These players could be potential top-10 picks, down to Day 3 selections, and priority undrafted free agents. Today, a scouting report on Rutgers OT Hollin Pierce.
#72 HOLLIN PIERCE/OT RUTGERS – 6-8, 342 POUNDS. (SENIOR)
MEASUREMENTS
| Player | Ht/Wt | Hand Size | Arm Length | Wingspan |
| Hollin Pierce | 6076/342 | 9 3/4 | 36 5/8 | 86 5/8 |
| 40-Yard Dash | 10-Yard Dash | Short Shuttle | 3-Cone | |
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Broad Jump | Vertical | Bench Press | ||
| N/A | N/A | N/A |
*Shrine Bowl measurements
THE GOOD
– Humongous frame, length, and size for an offensive tackle
– Not a lot of body fat on him and impressive distribution of muscle in both halves
– Very heavy hands with vice grip strength to latch on and not let go
– Good mental processing and awareness to identify fronts and schemes
– Stuns defenders with powerful punches at impact
– Completely walls off running lanes, creating massive holes
– Finishes blocks consistently in the run game and knows how to find work
– Able to get to the second level better than most guys his size
– Makes it very difficult for edge rushers to get around his arc
– Serious anchor strength and absorption of power
– Rarely beaten by arm moves, more so with speed and bend
– High character and leadership qualities from hearing coaches speak about him
– No injury history and lots of playing experience at both tackle spots
THE BAD
– Still a bit raw in pass protection technique relying on length and power frequently
– Struggles to get to his landmarks with slow kick-slide
– Can be prone to lunging due to overextending his arms with speed rushers
– Doesn’t consistently land his strikes and punches in the run game first
– Allows power rushers into his chest way too often
– Needs to keep his hands in a better carriage position
– Lack of lateral quickness and foot speed hinders him in reach blocks
– Relies too much on shoving defenders away if beaten by speed around the arc
BIO
– DOB: N/A
– 3,172 snaps in 4 years (1,696 LT, 1,473 RT)
– Career: 70 pressures allowed (50 hurries, 15 hits, 5 sacks), 11 penalties
– 2024-25 season: 21 pressures allowed (15 hurries, 5 hits, 1 sack), 2 penalties, 83.