Garnett Hollis
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Career Summary
Northwestern and West Virginia cornerback who entered the NFL in 2025.
Garnett Hollis Jr. played at Northwestern and West Virginia before pursuing NFL opportunities with Tennessee, Green Bay and Buffalo in 2025.
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Early Life
Attended Battle Ground Academy in Tennessee.
Hollis attended Battle Ground Academy, where he played football and basketball. West Virginia lists Nashville as his hometown, while Buffalo describes him as a Franklin, Tennessee, native.
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High School
A four-year letterwinner and team captain.
Hollis played for coach Roc Batten at Battle Ground Academy and captained the 2019 team. His prep career included 109 tackles and six interceptions on defense, plus 86 receptions for 1,295 yards and 21 touchdowns on offense.
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College Career
Transferred to West Virginia after four years at Northwestern.
Hollis started all 13 games for Northwestern in 2023, recording 49 tackles and an interception. He transferred to West Virginia in March 2024 and made 12 starts in 13 games, finishing that season with 46 tackles and six pass breakups.
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Path to the NFL
Began his professional career with Tennessee.
Hollis signed with Tennessee as an undrafted free agent following the 2025 draft. After his release, he joined Green Bay, which waived him on August 18, 2025.
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NFL Career
Had a brief Buffalo roster stint in August 2025.
Buffalo announced Hollis' signing on August 23, 2025, assigning him jersey number 36. The Bills' transaction log records his release the following day.
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Career Accomplishments
Participated in the 2025 East-West Shrine Bowl.
Hollis took part in the 2025 East-West Shrine Bowl after his college career. He earned a bachelor's degree in education and social policy from Northwestern in March 2024.
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