Christian Holmes

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Christian Holmes
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Holmes with the Washington Commanders in 2022
Personal information
Born: (1997-09-14) September 14, 1997 (age 27)
Leland, Mississippi, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High school: McNair (Atlanta, Georgia)
College:
Position: Cornerback
NFL draft: 2022  / round: 7 / pick: 240
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Tackles:20
Pass deflections:1
Fumble recoveries:2
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Christian Holmes (born September 14, 1997) is an American professional football cornerback who is a free agent. He played college football for the Missouri Tigers and Oklahoma State Cowboys and was selected by the Washington Commanders in the seventh round of the 2022 NFL draft.

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Early life

Holmes played cornerback and wide receiver for McNair High School in Atlanta, Georgia. He committed 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 redshirted 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 Cowboys

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 Conference 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

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 0 in
(1.83 m)		201 lb
(91 kg)		31+1⁄4 in
(0.79 m)		9+1⁄2 in
(0.24 m)		4.54 s1.52 s2.53 s4.15 s7.25 s39.0 in
(0.99 m)		10 ft 6 in
(3.20 m)		16 reps
[5] [6]

Washington Commanders

Holmes was selected by the Washington Commanders in the seventh round (240th overall) of the 2022 NFL draft. [7] He signed his four-year rookie contract on May 6, 2022. [8]

In Week 6 against the Chicago Bears, Holmes made a key special teams play in the fourth quarter when he recovered a muffed punt by Chicago returner Velus Jones Jr. on the Bears six-yard line. This would lead to the Commanders' only touchdown in their 12-7 victory over the Bears. [9] He was released on August 4, 2024. [10]

New York Giants

On August 5, 2024, Holmes was claimed off waivers by the New York Giants. [11] He was waived on August 25. [12]

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References

  1. ↑ Palmer, Tod (August 22, 2017). "Holmes' injury forces Mizzou football to reshuffle secondary". The Kansas City Star. Retrieved October 15, 2023.
  2. ↑ "Christian Holmes College Stats, School, Draft, Gamelog, Splits". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved June 22, 2024.
  3. ↑ Bratton, Michael Wayne (February 10, 2020). "Former Missouri defensive back Christian Holmes announces transfer destination". Saturday Down South. Retrieved November 3, 2024.
  4. ↑ "2021 All-Big 12 Football Team Announced". Heartland College Sports. December 2, 2021. Retrieved November 3, 2024.
  5. ↑ "Commanders select Christian Holmes with No. 240 pick in 2022 draft". NFL.com. Retrieved August 5, 2023.
  6. ↑ "2022 NFL Draft Scout Christian Holmes College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved August 5, 2023.
  7. ↑ Manning, Bryan (April 30, 2022). "Commanders select Oklahoma State CB Christian Holmes No. 240 overall in the 2022 NFL draft". Yahoo! Sports. Retrieved November 3, 2024.
  8. ↑ Williams, Charean (May 6, 2022). "Commanders sign four draft choices, including Sam Howell". NBC Sports. Retrieved November 3, 2024.
  9. ↑ Cronin, Courtney; Keim, John (October 13, 2022). "Washington Commanders survive late charge to beat Bears in Chicago". ESPN.com. Retrieved October 14, 2022.
  10. ↑ Alper, Josh (August 4, 2024). "Commanders sign Taylor Stallworth". NBC Sports. Retrieved November 3, 2024.
  11. ↑ Citak, Matt (August 5, 2024). "Giants claim CB Christian Holmes off waivers; RB Jashaun Corbin waived/injured". Giants.com. Retrieved November 3, 2024.
  12. ↑ Eisen, Michael (August 25, 2024). "Giants release 12 players ahead of 53-man roster deadline". Giants.com. Retrieved November 3, 2024.
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