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Seahawks acquire Tight End Jacob Hollister from New England Patriots

Jacob Hollister #47 of the New England Patriots rushes for yardage during the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at TIAA Bank Field on September 16, 2018 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)

RENTON, Wash. — The Seattle Seahawks have agreed to a trade with the New England Patriots to acquire tight end Jacob Hollister, the team announced Monday.

In exchange for Hollister, the Patriots will receive a 2020 seventh-round-pick from Seattle.

Hollister signed with the Patriots as an undrafted free agent in 2017.

The third-year tight end graduated from Mountain View High School in Bend, Oregon, before playing college football at the University of Wyoming.

In 23 career games, Hollister has eight receptions for 94 yards.

Hollister will join fellow tight ends Ed Dickson, Nick Vannett, Will Dissly and Tyrone Swoopes on the Seahawks' roster.

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