Jeff Holland Explained

Jeff Holland
Position:Linebacker
Birth Date:27 September 1997
Birth Place:Jacksonville, Florida, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:2
Weight Lbs:249
High School:Trinity Christian Academy
(Jacksonville, Florida)
College:Auburn
Undraftedyear:2018
Pastteams:
Highlights:
Statlabel1:Total tackles
Statvalue1:6

Jeffrey Holland (born September 27, 1997) is a former American football linebacker. He played college football at Auburn. He was signed by the Denver Broncos as an undrafted free agent in 2018.

Early life

Holland attended Trinity Christian Academy in Jacksonville, Florida. He committed to Auburn University to play college football.[1]

College career

Holland played at Auburn from 2015 to 2017. As a junior in 2017, he was named an All-American by Sports Illustrated after recording 45 tackles and 10 sacks.[2] After the season, he decided to forgo his senior year and enter the 2018 NFL draft.[3] [4]

Professional career

Denver Broncos

Holland signed with the Denver Broncos as an undrafted free agent on May 1, 2018.[5] He was waived on September 1, 2018, and was re-signed to the practice squad.[6] [7] He was promoted to the active roster on November 29, 2018.[8]

On August 11, 2019, Holland was waived by the Broncos.[9]

Arizona Cardinals

On August 12, 2019, Holland was claimed off waivers by the Arizona Cardinals.[10] He was waived on August 25, 2019.[11]

Buffalo Bills

On August 26, 2019, Holland was claimed off waivers by the Buffalo Bills.[12] He was waived on August 31, 2019.[13]

Los Angeles Chargers

On October 1, 2019, Holland was signed to the Los Angeles Chargers practice squad.[14] He was released on December 3, 2019.

Los Angeles Rams

On December 11, 2019, Holland was signed to the Los Angeles Rams practice squad. He signed a reserve/future contract with the Rams on December 31, 2019. He was waived on April 27, 2020.[15]

Holland had a tryout with the Las Vegas Raiders on August 23, 2020.[16]

Atlanta Falcons

On June 10, 2021, Holland signed with the Atlanta Falcons.[17] He was waived on June 17.[18]

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: Muschamp hiring looks to have lured LB Jeff Holland to Auburn. Hays. Chris. December 29, 2014. Orlando Sentinel.
  2. News: Jeff Holland: 'I haven't even thought about' NFL Draft decision. Green. Tom. January 1, 2018. AL.com.
  3. News: Auburn DE/LB Jeff Holland announces he'll enter 2018 NFL draft. Stevens. Matthew. January 3, 2018. The Montgomery Advertiser.
  4. News: Auburn's Davis, Holland declare for NFL draft. Scarborough. Alex. January 4, 2018. ESPN.com.
  5. Web site: Broncos sign eight college free agents. https://web.archive.org/web/20180502221153/https://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Broncos-sign-eight-college-free-agents/c9eb4568-1bd6-4121-8c2f-94df4d5f006a. dead. May 2, 2018. DenverBroncos.com. May 1, 2018.
  6. Web site: Broncos trim roster to 53 players. DiLalla, Aric. DenverBroncos.com. September 1, 2018.
  7. Web site: Broncos sign OLB Jeff Holland and G Avery Gennesy to practice squad. DenverBroncos.com. September 3, 2018.
  8. Web site: Broncos release A.J. Johnson, call up Jeff Holland from practice squad. MileHighSports.com. November 29, 2018.
  9. Web site: Broncos sign cornerback Rashard Causey. DiLalla, Aric. DenverBroncos.com. August 11, 2019. August 11, 2019. August 11, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190811155927/https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/broncos-sign-cornerback-rashard-causey. dead.
  10. Web site: Cardinals Claim Linebacker Jeff Holland From Waivers. Urban, Darren. AZCardinals.com. August 12, 2019.
  11. News: Urban, Darren . Hakeem Butler, Josh Shaw Moved To Injured Reserve . AZCardinals.com . August 25, 2019 . August 25, 2019 . August 25, 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190825205036/https://www.azcardinals.com/news/hakeem-butler-josh-shaw-moved-to-injured-reserve-by-cardinals . dead .
  12. Web site: Bills claim defensive end Jeff Holland. BuffaloBills.com. August 26, 2019.
  13. Web site: Bills cut roster down to 53 players. Brown, Chris. BuffaloBills.com. August 31, 2019.
  14. Web site: Chargers Promote TE Stephen Anderson to Active Roster. Chargers.com. October 1, 2019.
  15. News: Crabtree, Curtis . Coleman Shelton signs tender with Rams, Jeff Holland waived . NBCSports.com . April 28, 2020 . April 28, 2020.
  16. AlbertBreer . And here's today's tryout/visit list. Ex-Ohio State QB Cardale Jones and ex-Lions RB Theo Riddick worked out for Vegas. . 1297633729515524098 . August 23, 2020 . August 24, 2020.
  17. Web site: Falcons sign OLB Jeff Holland. AtlantaFalcons.com. June 10, 2021.
  18. Web site: Falcons sign four free agents. AtlantaFalcons.com. June 17, 2021.

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