Holden Staes

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Holden Staes
Tennessee Volunteers–No. 19
Position Tight end
ClassJunior
Personal information
Born: (2003-06-10) June 10, 2003 (age 21)
Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight242 lb (110 kg)
Career history
College
Bowl games
High school Westminster School
(Atlanta, Georgia)

Holden Staes (born June 10, 2003) is an American football tight end for the Tennessee Volunteers of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). He previously played for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.

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Early life and high school

Staes initially grew up in Atlanta, Georgia and attended The Westminster Schools. [1] He was named a team captain for his senior season and was a three-time First Team All-Region Selection (2019–21). [2] Over his career, he amassed 51 catches for 744 yards and seven touchdowns. He also made 53 tackles, including 13 tackles for loss. [1] Staes earned 26 NCAA Division I football offers, including offers from Notre Dame, Alabama, Georgia, Ohio State, andTennessee. [3] He would commit to Notre Dame on May 8, 2021. [4]

US college sports recruiting information for high school athletes
NameHometownHigh school / collegeHeightWeightCommit date
Holden Staes
TE		 Atlanta, Georgia The Westminster School6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)230 lb (100 kg)May 8, 2021 
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: 4 stars.svg     247Sports: 4 stars.svg     ESPN: 4 stars.svg    ESPN grade: 81

College career

Notre Dame

Staes played in 11 games during his rookie season and made his debut against Marshall on September 10, 2022. [2] He made the first and only start of his rookie season against North Carolina on September 24. [2] He caught his first career pass on October 8 against BYU. [2]

Staes played in 11 games and made eight starts during his sophomore year. He caught his first career touchdown on September 2, 2023 against Tennessee State. [5] In a game against NC State on September 9, 2023, he logged his best performance of the season with a career-best 115 receiving yards on four catches, including 35 and 40 touchdown receptions. [6]

On December 1, 2023, Staes entered the transfer portal. [7]

Tennessee

On December 15, 2023, Staes transferred to Tennessee. [8]

College statistics

Legend
BoldCareer high
SeasonGamesReceiving
GPGSRecYdsAvgLngTD
Notre Dame Fighting Irish
2022 11111111.0110
2023 1181517611.7404
Tennessee Volunteers
2024 3344711.8181
Career 25122023411.7405

Personal life

Staes is the son of Michelle and Steven Staes and has two siblings, Ethan and Grace. [2]

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References

  1. 1 2 Driskell, Bryan (February 10, 2022). "Notre Dame Signs Tight End Holden Staes". Sports Illustrated Notre Dame Fighting Irish News, Analysis and More. Retrieved April 10, 2024.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 "Holden Staes". Notre Dame Fighting Irish - Official Athletics Website. December 13, 2021. Retrieved April 10, 2024.
  3. ↑ "Holden Staes Interests". www.on3.com. Retrieved April 10, 2024.
  4. ↑ "Holden Staes Timeline Events". 247sports.com. Retrieved April 10, 2024.
  5. ↑ Clark, Geoffrey (September 2, 2023). "Social media reacts to Notre Dame tight end Holden Staes' touchdown". Fighting Irish Wire. Retrieved April 10, 2024.
  6. ↑ "Holden Staes - Football". University of Tennessee Athletics. Retrieved April 10, 2024.
  7. ↑ Bowles, Charleston (December 1, 2023). "InsideNDSports - Notre Dame football TE Holden Staes announces transfer portal decision". notredame.rivals.com. Retrieved April 10, 2024.
  8. ↑ Sparks, Adam (December 15, 2023). "Tennessee football gets Notre Dame tight end Holden Staes from transfer portal". Knoxville News Sentinel. Retrieved April 10, 2024.
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