Don Holmes (American football) explained

Don Holmes
Number:82, 83
Position:Wide receiver
Birth Date:1 April 1961
Birth Place:Miami, Florida, U.S.
Height Ft:5
Height In:10
Weight Lb:180
High School:Miami Northwestern Senior (Miami, Florida)
College:Mesa State
Draftyear:1984
Draftround:12
Draftpick:318
Pastteams:
Pastcoaching:
Statlabel1:Receptions
Statvalue1:25
Statlabel2:Receiving yards
Statvalue2:413
Statlabel3:Touchdowns
Statvalue3:1
Pfr:HolmDo00

Donald Ira Holmes (born April 1, 1961) is an American football coach and former professional player who is currently the wide receivers coach at Colorado Mesa University, a position he has held since 2007. He was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in the 12th round of the 1984 NFL draft.[2] He played college football at Mesa State and Colorado.

Although he was selected in the 1984 draft, he elected to return to college that year.[3] During the 1984 season, he attempted to file an exemption to play in the NFL, but was rejected under the "Red Grange Rule" that forbade players from playing both college and pro football in the same year.[4] He joined the Falcons in 1985, but was released and signed by the Indianapolis Colts. After suffering an injury in 1986, he was placed on injured reserve; when the Colts attempted to get him back on the roster, the St. Louis Cardinals picked him off waivers.[5]

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Cardinals, 1989 Media Guide . 50 .
  2. Web site: 1984 NFL Draft Listing . 2023-10-12 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  3. News: Hinton. Ed. Falcons begin preseason camp with 5 high draft picks unsigned. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Newspapers.com. July 12, 1984. May 19, 2019.
  4. News: 'Red Grange Rule' stops Davis' entry. Latrobe Bulletin. Newspapers.com. AP. October 12, 1985. May 23, 2019.
  5. News: Miklasz. Bernie. Big Red Welcome Mystery Guests. St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Newspapers.com. October 3, 1986. May 19, 2019.