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.
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Position: | Cornerback |
Personal information | |
Born: | Leland, Mississippi | September 14, 1997
Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
Weight: | 205 lb (93 kg) |
Career information | |
High school: | McNair (Atlanta, Georgia) |
College: |
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NFL Draft: | 2022 / Round: 7 / Pick: 240 |
Career history | |
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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
- https://www.kansascity.com/sports/college/sec/university-of-missouri/article168781992.html
- https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/christian-holmes-2.html
- https://www.saturdaydownsouth.com/mizzou-football/christian-holmes-mizzou-tigers-oklahoma-state-transfer-destination/
- https://www.heartlandcollegesports.com/2021/12/02/2021-all-big-12-football-team-announced/
- Manning, Bryan. "Commanders select Oklahoma State CB Christian Holmes No. 240 overall in the 2022 NFL draft". Yahoo Sports. Retrieved 30 April 2022.
External links
- Christian Holmes on Twitter
- Washington Commanders bio
- Oklahoma State Cowboys bio
- Missouri Tigers bio