Every NFL hopeful knows the drill: the draft comes and goes, and for some, the real battle begins with a simple phone call. For undrafted Temple wide receiver Kajiya Hollawayne, that call came with an unexpected edge—he'd already been grinding with the Eagles' franchise quarterback.

According to NFL insider Mike Garafolo, Hollawayne has accepted an invitation to the Philadelphia Eagles' rookie minicamp this weekend. It's a pivotal first step for any undrafted free agent, but what makes his story stand out is the preparation that came before it. In the weeks leading up to the draft, Hollawayne wasn't just running routes alone on a high school field. He was catching passes from Jalen Hurts and lining up opposite DeVonta Smith during private throwing sessions. That kind of insider access doesn't come often, and it speaks volumes about the impression he's already made.

Hollawayne reportedly also had an offer from the Kansas City Chiefs, but he chose Philly—a decision rooted in the chemistry he's already built with the team's offensive leaders. And the opportunities don't stop there: he's also scheduled to attend the San Francisco 49ers' rookie camp next week. For a player who entered the league without the draft-day spotlight, he's suddenly in high demand.

Hollawayne's college résumé backs up the buzz. In his lone season at Temple in 2025, he started all 12 games and made an immediate impact. He caught a touchdown in each of the first two games, but his breakout came against Navy, where he hauled in a career-high nine receptions for 146 yards, including a 46-yard bomb. He followed that with five catches, 85 yards, and a touchdown at Charlotte—where he also served as a game captain. Then came the masterpiece: at Tulsa, he recorded 10 receptions and three touchdowns, becoming the first Temple player to achieve a three-touchdown game since 2020.

Here's the stat that really jumps off the page: Temple went 4-0 in games where Hollawayne scored a touchdown. That kind of winning factor doesn't go unnoticed.

Now, he'll get his chance to prove that his pre-draft work with Hurts and Smith wasn't just a one-time favor—it was the foundation of something bigger. For the Eagles, finding undrafted gems who already fit the locker room culture is exactly how championship rosters are built. For Hollawayne, the message was simple: be ready. He showed up then. Now, he's ready to do it again.