Mack Hollins

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Mack Hollins born?September 16, 1993
2. What is the current NFL team?New England Patriots
3. What is the college football program?University of North Carolina Tar Heels
4. What position does Mack Hollins play in football?Mack Hollins is a wide receiver, a player who catches passes and runs with the ball.
5. Which college team did Mack Hollins play for before the NFL?He played for the North Carolina Tar Heels at the University of North Carolina.

Contested Catch: A pass reception where the receiver is closely guarded by a defender.
Defensive Backs: Players on the opposing team whose primary job is to prevent receivers from catching passes.
Stretched the Field: When a receiver's speed and ability to go deep forces the defense to cover more of the playing area.