Christian Holmes

Christian Holmes (born September 14, 1997) is an American football cornerback for the Washington Commanders of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Missouri and Oklahoma State. Holmes was selected by the Commanders in the seventh round of the 2022 NFL Draft.

Christian Holmes
No. 34 – Washington Commanders
Position:Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (1997-09-14) September 14, 1997
Leland, Mississippi
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High school:McNair (Atlanta, Georgia)
College:
NFL Draft:2022 / Round: 7 / Pick: 240
Career history
Roster status:Unsigned draft pick
Career highlights and awards

High school career

Holmes played cornerback and wide receiver for McNair High School in Atlanta, Georgia. He would commit to play college football at the University of Missouri.

College career

Missouri Tigers

As a true freshman for the Missouri Tigers, he played minimally in 10 games and recorded only a single tackle. He would redshirt his second season due to a shoulder injury in a pre-season scrimmage.[1] He played in 13 games as a redshirt sophomore and started eight, recording 12 pass break-ups and two interceptions, one of which he returned for a touchdown.[2] Holmes would transfer to Oklahoma State in February 2020.[3]

Oklahoma State

In his first season with Oklahoma State, Holmes would play in all 11 games and started the final 2. He had 25 total tackles, and 6 broken-up passes. He would start 13 games in his final collegiate season, including the 2021 Big 12 Championship Game, and was named to the All-Big 12 second-team by the Associated Press while also receiving All-Big 12 Academic honors.[4] Holmes finished the season with 39 tackles, an interception, and seven pass-breakups.

Professional career

Holmes was selected by the Washington Commanders in the seventh round (240th overall) of the 2022 NFL Draft.[5]

References
  1. https://www.kansascity.com/sports/college/sec/university-of-missouri/article168781992.html
  2. https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/christian-holmes-2.html
  3. https://www.saturdaydownsouth.com/mizzou-football/christian-holmes-mizzou-tigers-oklahoma-state-transfer-destination/
  4. https://www.heartlandcollegesports.com/2021/12/02/2021-all-big-12-football-team-announced/
  5. Manning, Bryan. "Commanders select Oklahoma State CB Christian Holmes No. 240 overall in the 2022 NFL draft". Yahoo Sports. Retrieved 30 April 2022.
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