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Cuyahoga Falls Today
By the People, for the People
Patriots' Mack Hollins Pays Tribute to Coach Vrabel's High School Jersey
The veteran receiver wore his head coach's old high school jersey as a show of support before Super Bowl LX.
Published on Feb. 8, 2026
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New England Patriots receiver Mack Hollins drew attention for his unique pregame outfit before Super Bowl LX. Hollins wore a jersey paying tribute to his head coach Mike Vrabel's high school days, a gesture of solidarity and support for the coach who has led the Patriots' turnaround this season.
Why it matters
Hollins' gesture highlights the strong bond between the Patriots' players and their new head coach, Mike Vrabel, who has instilled a sense of unity and purpose in the team. This type of player-coach connection is often crucial for a team's success, especially in the high-stakes environment of the Super Bowl.
The details
Vrabel attended Walsh Jesuit, a private high school in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, before playing college football at Ohio State and later joining the Patriots as a player, winning three Super Bowl rings. Hollins, a veteran receiver who joined the Patriots this season, previously played for the Buffalo Bills alongside Stefon Diggs. Fans celebrated Hollins' stylish show of support for his head coach on social media.
- Hollins wore the jersey as the Patriots arrived at Levi's Stadium for Super Bowl LX on February 8, 2026.
The players
Mack Hollins
A veteran receiver for the New England Patriots who joined the team this season.
Mike Vrabel
The head coach of the New England Patriots, who previously attended Walsh Jesuit high school in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, played for Ohio State, and won three Super Bowl rings as a player with the Patriots.
What’s next
The Patriots will face off against the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl LX on February 9, 2026, with Vrabel and Hollins leading the team's quest for another championship.
The takeaway
Mack Hollins' gesture of wearing his head coach's high school jersey demonstrates the strong connection and buy-in the Patriots' players have with Mike Vrabel's leadership. This type of player-coach unity is often a key factor in a team's success, especially in high-pressure championship games like the Super Bowl.
