Hogs Haven takes a look at 2025 NFL Draft prospects that could contribute to the Commanders
Hollin Pierce, OT
School: Rutgers University | Conference: Big Ten Conference
College Experience: Redshirt Senior | Age: 23 (est.) (Week 1)
Height / Weight: 6’8” / 345 lbs
Projected Draft Status: Day 3 (4th-6th round)
Player Comparison: Zach Banner / DJ Fluker / shades of Tyron Smith
Player Overview
Hollin Pierce is a draft prospect with a massive frame and plenty of collegiate experience. Pierce has started his collegiate career with Rutgers University as a walk-on recruit from Trenton High School (NJ). Between both tackle positions, he has started 4 years and totaled 3,172 snaps (Right Tackle: 1,473 snaps, Left Tackle: 1,696 snaps).
His positional projection at right tackle or guard is dependent on his foot speed at the next level. He is projected to work best in a gap run scheme.
Metrics
- PFF: 83.5 run blocking grade / 79.5 pass blocking grade
Awards & Accomplishments
- East-West Shrine Bowl Participant
- 2024 Second Team All-Big Ten
- 2023 Honorable Mention All-Big Ten
Strengths
- Able to absorb power rush due to his massive frame.
- A bulldozer in the run game. Creates rushing lanes.
- Wins the rep when he gets his hands on the defender.
- Positional flexibility at both tackle positions.
- Great measurables for the position.
- Gets to the second level quicker than most guys his size.
- Finishes blocks in the run game.
Weaknesses
- His run block power falls off when trying to navigate in space.
- Needs better lateral quickness and foot speed.
- Needs to improve his pass protection technique.
- Inconsistent anchor.
- A bit inflexible, stiff waist bend.
Let’s See His Work
Hollin Pierce’s number is #72
VA Tech (2024)
Maryland (2024)
East-West Shrine Bowl Practice
Interview
How does he fit on the team
Washington will be upgrading both sides of the trenches after a successful season. The offense was one of the best in the league in spite of having mediocre pass and run blocking win rates. The coaching staff will likely shuffle players along the offensive line due to performance evaluation (B. Coleman), injury (S. Cosmi), or possible salary cap cut (A. Wylie). Hollin Pierce would add needed size and positional flexibility. He’d give Washington another mauler in the run game and someone who can absorb power rushes from larger defensive lineman. Whether he fits best at guard or tackle, Pierce gives the Commanders a great prospect on Day 3 to upgrade their offensive side of the ball as a rotational piece or a starter.