A 25-year-old who played his college ball at UCLA, Holmes was selected 110th overall by the Giants in the 2022 NFL Draft and was chosen to help flank the secondary that needed reinforcements. He played three seasons with the Bruins and was a starter from his freshman year until he declared for the pros with a resume of 120 tackles, eight interceptions, and two touchdowns.
In his rookie season, Holmes made his official greeting to the NFL in Week 13 when he made an interception to help the Giants seal a 17-12 road upset of the Seattle Seahawks. The Calabasas native played in 12 games that fall, posting 30 total tackles, 0.5 sacks, a forced fumble, and five pass deflections, along with an interception.
The 2021 season was a limited one for Holmes after he suffered a rib injury and missed six games in the year’s second half. He returned in 2022 and had a career campaign with 15 games played, 38 total tackles, one forced fumble and eight pass deflections.
Holmes also played a part in the special teams department during the 2021 season, returning five kickoffs for 97 yards and a long of 23 yards. He only saw one punt return attempt in 2022, but it was unsuccessful at gaining ground for the Giants.
Now, he faces the possibility of being a free agent for the first time since entering the league. He could look for a larger role somewhere else as the Giants’ secondary is filled by their recent draft selections, who have been producing at a higher level for the defense.
