CLEVELAND – Eastern Illinois senior wide receiver Alexander
Hollins earned his third All-American honor this year as he was named a first team selection by Phil Steele.com in the final All-American team release of the year.
Hollins was an electric
playmaker for the Panthers offense this past season as he ranked second in the FCS in touchdown receptions with 16. He had two games with three touchdown catches including the EIU season opener at SEC member Arkansas.
Hollins was one of three players to finish in the top 15 nationally in touchdown receptions, receptions and receiving yards. He finished the year with 80 catches for 1,102 yards.
Hollins was a candidate for the Walter Payton Award finishing 21
st in the voting. He becomes the first EIU player to earn All-American honors since Dino Fanti was a first team selection in 2015. He is the 17
th EIU wide receiver to earn All-American honors in program history.
Hollins was named a second team All-American and third team selection by Hero Sports in December.
Compete 2018 Phil Steele.com FCS All-American Team -
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