| Profile | |
|---|---|
| Position | Tight end |
| Personal information | |
| Born | August 22, 1981 San Diego, California, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Listed weight | 260 lb (118 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Harvard-Westlake School (Los Angeles, California) |
| College | USC |
| Career history | |
| 2005 | Miami Dolphins |
| 2006 | St. Louis Rams* |
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
Alex Holmes (born August 22, 1981) is an American former professional football tight end who played in the National Football League (NFL).[1]
Early life
He played high school football for Harvard-Westlake School near Sherman Oaks, CA. In 1998, he led the team at tight end and middle linebacker to a 10–4 record, and a berth in the Division VII CIF Southern Section championship game. His coach called him the best player he had ever coached in his thirty-year career.
College career
Holmes played college football for the University of Southern California. He was a starter at tight end, and a part of two national championship teams.
Professional career
Holmes played for the Miami Dolphins in 2005 and signed as a free agent with the St. Louis Rams for 2006.
Personal life
Holmes' father, Mike, played at the University of Michigan in the mid-1970s. Holmes' younger sister is married to Pittsburgh Steelers safety Troy Polamalu. His younger brother Khaled was an offensive lineman at USC, and currently plays for the Indianapolis Colts. Known for repeatedly torching unsuspecting defenders, he continues playing in some of Southern California's premier basketball leagues.[2]
References
- ^ "Alex Holmes Stats - Pro-Football-Reference.com". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
- ^ "Internet Archive's Wayback Machine". August 19, 2007. Archived from the original on August 19, 2007. Retrieved July 21, 2018.
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External links
- TSN Bio Archived September 29, 2007, at the Wayback Machine
