Holmes joins the Redskins as a defensive back prospect. He played safety, cornerback and even some wide receiver during his four years at Oklahoma. He logged 205 tackles, nine interceptions and 14 pass break-ups in his college career.
How Acquired: Signed with the Redskins as an undrafted rookie free agent on April 28, 2009
Pro:
Expected to compete for playing time at defensive back in his rookie campaign
Posted 205 career tackles, nine interceptions and 14 pass break-ups in his college career at Oklahoma
Had a career-high 89 tackles, four pass break-ups and five interceptions in his senior year
Finished second on the team with three interceptions as a junior, while logging 73 tackles and three pass break-ups
Picked off a pass against Texas Tech that he returned 63 yards for a touchdown
Was an All-Big 12 honorable mention by the coaches and Associated Press after sophomore season
Logged 42 tackles, seven pass break-ups and one interception as a sophomore
Spent his freshman season at wide receiver and both of his receptions came against Texas A&M
Redshirted in 2004 season
Was a three-year letterman at South Oak Cliff High School
Competed at eight different positions during his high school career including punter, kicker, quarterback, running back, wide receiver and defensive back
Also returned punts and kickoffs
Posted an 8-1 record as a starting quarterback during his high school career
Caught 38 passes and scored 10 touchdowns his senior year, and tossed two touchdown strikes as well
Intercepted six passes on defense
Hauled in 38 catches for 505 yards as a junior and also intercepted four passes on defense
Was a three-year letterman in basketball
Son of Lendy and Charlotte Holmes
Was a sociology major at Oklahoma
Also returned punts and kickoffs
Posted an 8-1 record as a starting quarterback during his career
Caught 38 passes and scored 10 touchdowns his senior year
Intercepted six passes on defense
... tossed two touchdown strikes as well ... intercepted six passes on defense ... played in only two games as a senior due to a broken collarbone ... team posted a 6-5 mark ... participated in the U.S. Army High School All-American Bowl with future Sooner teammates Adrian Peterson and Marcus Walker ... caught six passes and scored two touchdowns during the Coca-Cola All-Star Game ... hauled in 38 catches for 505 yards as a junior ... also intercepted four passes on defense ... team went 3-7 in 2002 and 6-5 his sophomore year ... runs a 4.4 in the 40-yard dash ... coached by J.B. Wallace ... also a three-year letterman in basketball ... was first team all-district.
Personal
Made a successful switch from receiver to cornerback in the spring of 2006 ... born Oct. 28, 1985 ... son of Lendy and Charlotte Holmes ... sociology major.
