Jalyn Holmes
Jalyn Holmes (born January 25, 1996) is an American football defensive end who is a free agent. He played college football at Ohio State,[1] and selected by the Minnesota Vikings in the fourth round of the 2018 NFL Draft.
![]() Holmes with Ohio State in 2017 | |||||||
Personal information | |||||||
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Born: | Norfolk, Virginia, U.S. | January 25, 1996||||||
Height: | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | ||||||
Weight: | 283 lb (128 kg) | ||||||
Career information | |||||||
High school: | Lake Taylor (Norfolk) | ||||||
College: | Ohio State | ||||||
Position: | Defensive end | ||||||
NFL Draft: | 2018 / Round: 4 / Pick: 102 | ||||||
Career history | |||||||
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||||||
Career highlights and awards | |||||||
Career NFL statistics as of 2022 | |||||||
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Player stats at NFL.com · PFR |
College career
Holmes played defensive end for the Ohio State Buckeyes from 2014 to 2017. Redshirting his Freshman year, Holmes played in every Ohio State game from 2015-2017, appearing in 40 total contests. He was a two-time Big Ten all-conference honoree, racking up 85 career tackles, 15 tackles-for-loss, and 5 sacks.[2] During his time with the Buckeyes, he participated in two Big Ten Championships, including the 2015 College Football Playoff National Championship, and five bowl games, helping the Buckeyes go 4-1 in that stretch.
Professional career
Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press | |
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6 ft 4+7⁄8 in (1.95 m) |
283 lb (128 kg) |
34 in (0.86 m) |
10 in (0.25 m) | 4.82 s | 1.67 s | 2.79 s | 4.59 s | 7.62 s | 32.0 in (0.81 m) | 9 ft 4 in (2.84 m) | 25 reps | |
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day[3][4] |
Minnesota Vikings
Holmes was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the fourth round (102nd overall) of the 2018 NFL Draft.[5] On May 5, 2018, Holmes signed a four-year, $3.191 million contract with the Vikings, including a signing bonus of $731,396. In week seven of his rookie season, he recorded his first career sack, coming against Sam Darnold in a 37-17 win over the Jets in New York.[6]
On September 1, 2021, Holmes was waived by the Vikings.[7]
New Orleans Saints
On September 6, 2021, Holmes was signed to the New Orleans Saints practice squad.[8] He was promoted to the active roster on October 6, 2021.[9]
New York Giants
On May 18, 2022, Holmes signed with the New York Giants.[10] He was waived on August 30, 2022.[11]
Chicago Bears
On October 4, 2022, Holmes was signed to the Chicago Bears practice squad. On January 4, 2023, the Bears signed him to the active roster.[12] He was released by the Bears on August 4, 2023.[13]
New York Jets
On August 14, 2023, Holmes signed with the New York Jets.[14] He was waived on August 29, and re-signed to the practice squad.[15][16] He was released on October 11, 2023.[17]
References
- Landis, Bill (April 24, 2018). "When should Jalyn Holmes be picked in the 2018 NFL Draft?". cleveland.com. Retrieved May 17, 2023.
- "Jalyn Holmes College Stats".
- "Jalyn Holmes Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved January 13, 2020.
- "2018 NFL Draft Scout Jalyn Holmes College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved July 27, 2023.
- "2018 NFL Draft: Minnesota Vikings select Jalyn Holmes". DailyNorseman.com. April 28, 2018. Retrieved June 26, 2018.
- "Vikings sign draft picks Jalyn Holmes, Tyler Conklin". TwinCities.com. May 5, 2018.
- Peters, Craig (September 1, 2021). "Vikings Claim TE Ben Ellefson & Sign 14 to Practice Squad". Vikings.com.
- "New Orleans Saints announce roster moves". NewOrleansSaints.com. September 6, 2021.
- "New Orleans Saints announce roster moves". NewOrleansSaints.com. October 6, 2021.
- Eisen, Michael (May 18, 2022). "Giants add 4 to defense in series of roster moves". Giants.com.
- Eisen, Michael (August 31, 2022). "New York Giants announce 53-man roster for 2022". Giants.com.
- Mayer, Larry (January 4, 2023). "Bears put three on IR, sign three from practice squad | Roster Moves". ChicagoBears.com. Retrieved January 5, 2023.
- Wilson, Jordan J. (August 4, 2023). "Bears Ditch Former Vikings DE After Signing Yannick Ngakoue". Heavy.com.
- Greenberg, Ethan (August 14, 2023). "Jets sign DE Jalyn Holmes". NewYorkJets.com. Retrieved August 15, 2023.
- Lange, Randy; Greenberg, Ethan (August 29, 2023). "Final Cuts: Jets Move 31 More to Get Their Roster to 53 Players". NewYorkJets.com.
- Lange, Randy (August 31, 2023). "Jets Sign 6 More Players to Complete Their Practice Squad". NewYorkJets.com.
- Greenberg, Ethan (October 11, 2023). "Jets Sign WR Irvin Charles to Active Roster, Place Alijah Vera-Tucker on IR". NewYorkJets.com.