Tyree Hollins (born March 26, 1992) is an American former professional

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who played for the

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and

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of the

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(CFL). He played

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Early life and college

Hollins attended

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. Hollins played in 37 games for the

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from 2011 to 2014, recording nine interceptions for 147 return yards. He accumulated 72 tackles, five interceptions, two forced fumbles and a fumble recovery his senior year.

Professional career

Hollins signed with the

in May 2015. He made his CFL debut on July 5, 2015 against the

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. He played in thirteen games, all starts, for the team during the 2015 season, recording 44 defensive tackles, seven pass knockdowns, and five special teams tackles. Hollins spent one game on the practice roster and four games on the injured list. He was released by the team on June 19, 2016. Hollins was signed to the

' practice roster on August 17, 2016. He dressed in five games for the Alouettes in 2016. He dressed in 16 games, starting 13, in 2017. Hollins was released on November 29, 2017.

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Hollins, Tyree Living people 1992 births American football defensive backs Canadian football defensive backs Grambling State Tigers football players Saskatchewan Roughriders players Montreal Alouettes players Players of American football from Monroe, Louisiana Players of Canadian football from Louisiana 21st-century African-American sportsmen