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Jalyn Holmes
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Holmes with the Ohio State Buckeyes in 2017
No. 96 – Washington Commanders
Position:Defensive end
Personal information
Born: (1996-01-25) January 25, 1996 (age 28)
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 (2014–2017)
NFL draft:2018 / round: 4 / pick: 102
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of Week 11, 2024
Tackles:76
Sacks:3
Pass deflections:3
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Jalyn Holmes (born January 25, 1996) is an American professional football defensive end for the Washington Commanders of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Ohio State Buckeyes and was selected by the Minnesota Vikings in the fourth round of the 2018 NFL draft. Holmes has also been a member of several other NFL teams.

College career

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Holmes played defensive end for the Ohio State Buckeyes from 2014 to 2017. Redshirting his freshman year, Holmes played in every Ohio State game from 2015 to 2017, appearing in 40 total contests. He was a two-time Honorable Mention all-Big Ten Conference honoree, racking up 85 career tackles, 15 tackles-for-loss, and 5 sacks.[1] 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.[2]

Professional career

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Pre-draft measurables
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 NFL Combine/Pro Day[3][4]

Minnesota Vikings

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Holmes was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the fourth round (102nd overall) of 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

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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

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On May 18, 2022, Holmes signed with the New York Giants.[10] He was waived on August 30, 2022.[11]

Chicago Bears

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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

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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] On August 27, 2024, Holmes was released by the Jets and re-signed to the practice squad.[20][21] He was promoted to the active roster on September 19.[22] He was released on October 14.[23]

Washington Commanders

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Holmes signed with the Washington Commanders on October 16, 2024.[24] He recorded his first sack with the team in Week 8 against the Chicago Bears.[25]

References

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  1. ^ "Jalyn Holmes College Stats".
  2. ^ https://ohiostatebuckeyes.com/news/2018/4/28/de-jalyn-holmes-selected-in-4th-round-of-nfl-draft
  3. ^ "Jalyn Holmes Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved January 13, 2020.
  4. ^ "2018 NFL Draft Scout Jalyn Holmes College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved July 27, 2023.
  5. ^ "2018 NFL Draft: Minnesota Vikings select Jalyn Holmes". DailyNorseman.com. April 28, 2018. Retrieved June 26, 2018.
  6. ^ "Vikings sign draft picks Jalyn Holmes, Tyler Conklin". TwinCities.com. May 5, 2018.
  7. ^ Peters, Craig (September 1, 2021). "Vikings Claim TE Ben Ellefson & Sign 14 to Practice Squad". Vikings.com.
  8. ^ "New Orleans Saints announce roster moves". NewOrleansSaints.com. September 6, 2021. Archived from the original on September 7, 2021. Retrieved September 7, 2021.
  9. ^ "New Orleans Saints announce roster moves". NewOrleansSaints.com. October 6, 2021.
  10. ^ Eisen, Michael (May 18, 2022). "Giants add 4 to defense in series of roster moves". Giants.com.
  11. ^ Eisen, Michael (August 31, 2022). "New York Giants announce 53-man roster for 2022". Giants.com.
  12. ^ Mayer, Larry (January 4, 2023). "Bears put three on IR, sign three from practice squad | Roster Moves". ChicagoBears.com. Retrieved January 5, 2023.
  13. ^ Wilson, Jordan J. (August 4, 2023). "Bears Ditch Former Vikings DE After Signing Yannick Ngakoue". Heavy.com.
  14. ^ Greenberg, Ethan (August 14, 2023). "Jets sign DE Jalyn Holmes". NewYorkJets.com. Retrieved August 15, 2023.
  15. ^ Lange, Randy; Greenberg, Ethan (August 29, 2023). "Final Cuts: Jets Move 31 More to Get Their Roster to 53 Players". NewYorkJets.com.
  16. ^ Lange, Randy (August 31, 2023). "Jets Sign 6 More Players to Complete Their Practice Squad". NewYorkJets.com.
  17. ^ Greenberg, Ethan (October 11, 2023). "Jets Sign WR Irvin Charles to Active Roster, Place Alijah Vera-Tucker on IR". NewYorkJets.com.
  18. ^ Greenberg, Ethan. "Jets Place 3 on Injured Reserve; Sign 2 to Active Roster". New York Jets. Retrieved November 1, 2023.
  19. ^ Greenberg, Ethan; Pullano, John (December 19, 2023). "Jets Place DL Quinton Jefferson on IR, Sign DL Jalyn Holmes to the Active Roster". NewYorkJets.com.
  20. ^ Greenberg, Ethan (August 27, 2024). "Final Cuts | Jets Move 37 to Get Their Roster to 53 Players". NewYorkJets.com.
  21. ^ "Jets Sign 17 Players to Practice Squad". NewYorkJets.com. August 28, 2024.
  22. ^ Greenberg, Ethan (September 19, 2024). "Jets Place Jermaine Johnson on Injured Reserve, Sign DL Jalyn Holmes". NewYorkJets.com.
  23. ^ Greenberg, Ethan. "Jets Activate DT Leki Fotu from Injured Reserve, Release DL Jalyn Holmes". newyorkjets.com. Retrieved October 15, 2024.
  24. ^ "Commanders place Jon Allen, Javontae Jean-Baptiste on IR; add depth to defensive line". www.commanders.com. Retrieved October 16, 2024.
  25. ^ "Commanders-Bears Stats & Snaps". Commanders.com. Retrieved October 28, 2024.
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