Jalyn Holmes
 Holmes with Ohio State in 2017 | |||
| No. 97 – New York Jets | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Position: | Defensive end | ||
| Personal information | |||
| Born: | January 25, 1996 Norfolk, Virginia, U.S. | ||
| Height: | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | ||
| Weight: | 283 lb (128 kg) | ||
| Career information | |||
| High school: | Lake Taylor (Norfolk) | ||
| College: | Ohio State | ||
| NFL draft: | 2018 / Round: 4 / Pick: 102 | ||
| Career history | |||
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| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||
| Roster status: | Active | ||
| Career highlights and awards | |||
| Career NFL statistics as of 2023 | |||
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| Player stats at NFL.com · PFR | |||
Jalyn Holmes (born January 25, 1996) is an
2018 NFL Draft
.
College career
Holmes played
sacks.[2] During his time with the Buckeyes, he participated in two Big Ten Championships, including the 2015 College Football Playoff National Championship
, and five bowl games, helping the Buckeyes go 4–1 in that stretch.
Professional career
| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle |
Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 ft 4+7⁄8 in (1.95 m) |
283 lb (128 kg) |
34 in (0.86 m) |
10 in (0.25 m) |
4.82 s | 1.67 s | 2.79 s | 4.59 s | 7.62 s | 32.0 in (0.81 m) |
9 ft 4 in (2.84 m) |
25 reps | |
| All values from | ||||||||||||
Minnesota Vikings
Holmes was drafted by the
2018 NFL Draft.[5] On May 5, 2018, Holmes signed a four-year, $3.191 million contract with the Vikings, including a signing bonus of $731,396. In Week 7 of his rookie season, he recorded his first career sack, coming against Sam Darnold in a 37–17 win over the Jets in New York.[6]
On September 1, 2021, Holmes was waived by the Vikings.[7]
New Orleans Saints
On September 6, 2021, Holmes was signed to the practice squad of the New Orleans Saints.[8] He was promoted to the active roster on October 6, 2021.[9]
New York Giants
On May 18, 2022, Holmes signed with the New York Giants.[10] He was waived on August 30, 2022.[11]
Chicago Bears
On October 4, 2022, Holmes was signed to the Chicago Bears practice squad. On January 4, 2023, the Bears signed him to the active roster.[12] He was released by the Bears on August 4, 2023.[13]
New York Jets
On August 14, 2023, Holmes signed with the New York Jets.[14] He was waived on August 29, and re-signed to the practice squad.[15][16] He was released on October 11, 2023.[17] Holmes was then re-signed to the Jets practice squad on October 31.[18] He was promoted to the active roster on December 19.[19]
References
- ^ Landis, Bill (April 24, 2018). "When should Jalyn Holmes be picked in the 2018 NFL Draft?". cleveland.com. Retrieved May 17, 2023.
- ^ "Jalyn Holmes College Stats".
- ^ "Jalyn Holmes Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved January 13, 2020.
- ^ "2018 NFL Draft Scout Jalyn Holmes College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved July 27, 2023.
- ^ "2018 NFL Draft: Minnesota Vikings select Jalyn Holmes". DailyNorseman.com. April 28, 2018. Retrieved June 26, 2018.
- ^ "Vikings sign draft picks Jalyn Holmes, Tyler Conklin". TwinCities.com. May 5, 2018.
- ^ Peters, Craig (September 1, 2021). "Vikings Claim TE Ben Ellefson & Sign 14 to Practice Squad". Vikings.com.
- ^ "New Orleans Saints announce roster moves". NewOrleansSaints.com. September 6, 2021.
- ^ "New Orleans Saints announce roster moves". NewOrleansSaints.com. October 6, 2021.
- ^ Eisen, Michael (May 18, 2022). "Giants add 4 to defense in series of roster moves". Giants.com.
- ^ Eisen, Michael (August 31, 2022). "New York Giants announce 53-man roster for 2022". Giants.com.
- ^ Mayer, Larry (January 4, 2023). "Bears put three on IR, sign three from practice squad | Roster Moves". ChicagoBears.com. Retrieved January 5, 2023.
- ^ Wilson, Jordan J. (August 4, 2023). "Bears Ditch Former Vikings DE After Signing Yannick Ngakoue". Heavy.com.
- ^ Greenberg, Ethan (August 14, 2023). "Jets sign DE Jalyn Holmes". NewYorkJets.com. Retrieved August 15, 2023.
- ^ Lange, Randy; Greenberg, Ethan (August 29, 2023). "Final Cuts: Jets Move 31 More to Get Their Roster to 53 Players". NewYorkJets.com.
- ^ Lange, Randy (August 31, 2023). "Jets Sign 6 More Players to Complete Their Practice Squad". NewYorkJets.com.
- ^ Greenberg, Ethan (October 11, 2023). "Jets Sign WR Irvin Charles to Active Roster, Place Alijah Vera-Tucker on IR". NewYorkJets.com.
- ^ Greenberg, Ethan. "Jets Place 3 on Injured Reserve; Sign 2 to Active Roster". New York Jets. Retrieved November 1, 2023.
- ^ Greenberg, Ethan; Pullano, John (December 19, 2023). "Jets Place DL Quinton Jefferson on IR, Sign DL Jalyn Holmes to the Active Roster". NewYorkJets.com.