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40. Mike Hollis

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40. Mike Hollis

Mike Hollis went undrafted out of Idaho in 1994, and after a failed attempt to land a job with the San Diego Chargers, the expansion of the National Football League to the city of Jacksonville would find him employment.

Hollis would become the Jaguars primary kicker for seven seasons, and from 1996 to 2000, he was perfect in Extra Points and would have a Field Goal Percentage average over 80%.  In 1997, he would lead the NFL in Points Scored (137) and went to the Pro Bowl that year, and in 2000, his Field Goal Percentage was 92.3%, a career-high.

The Bullet Points

  • Position: Place Kicker
  • Acquired: Signed prior to the 1995 Season.
  • Departed: Released after the 2001 Season.
  • Games Played: 108
  • Notable Statistics:

    217 Field Goal Attempts
    175 Field Goals 
    80.6 Field Goal Percentage
    242 Extra Point Attempts
    239 Extra Points 
    98.8 Extra Point Percentage
    328 Kickoffs
    19,912 Kickoff Yards
    23 Approximate Value

    8 Playoff Games
    16 Field Goal Attempts
    18 Field Goals 
    88.9 Field Goal Percentage
    22 Extra Point Attempts
    22 Extra Points 
    100.0 Extra Point Percentage
    32 Kickoffs
    1,920 Kickoff Yards

  • Major Accolades and Awards:

    Pro Bowl (1997)
    Most Points Scored (1997)

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