Shawn Hollingsworth

Shawn Lenor Hollingsworth is an American former professional football offensive tackle who played one season with the Denver Broncos of the National Football League. He played college football at the University of New Mexico and Angelo State University.

Early life and college

Shawn Lenor Hollingsworth was born on December 4, 1961, in Brownwood, Texas. He attended Brownwood High School in Brownwood.
Hollingsworth was a letterman for the New Mexico Lobos of the University of New Mexico in 1979. He was then a three-year starter at offensive tackle and a three-year letterman for the Angelo State Rams of Angelo State University from 1980 to 1982.

Professional career

After going undrafted in the 1983 NFL draft, Hollingsworth signed with the Denver Broncos on April 28. He played in five games for the Broncos as an offensive tackle before being placed on injured reserve on October 21, 1983, with a knee injury. He wore jersey number 73 while with the Broncos and was listed at 6'2", 260 pounds. Hollingsworth was released on August 27, 1984.