Jonathan Holland (American football) explained

Jonathan Holland
Number:10, 23, 84
Position:Wide receiver
Birth Date:18 February 1985
Birth Place:Monroe, Louisiana, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:0
Weight Lbs:191
High School:Mangham (LA)
College:Louisiana Tech
Draftyear:2007
Draftround:7
Draftpick:254
Pastteams:
Statlabel1:Return yards
Statvalue1:550
Pfr:HollJo01

Jonathan Holland (born February 18, 1985) is a former American football wide receiver. He was selected by the Oakland Raiders in the seventh round of the 2007 NFL draft. He played college football at Louisiana Tech.

Early life

Holland attended Mangham High School in Mangham, Louisiana, where he lettered in football and track. In track, he placed first at the Louisiana Class 1A State Track Meet on the 400 meter dash with a time of 50.41 seconds.

Professional career

Oakland Raiders

Holland was selected by the Oakland Raiders in the seventh round (254th overall) of the 2007 NFL draft.[1] He was placed on injured reserve on July 24, 2007, ending his rookie season.

Holland was promoted to the active roster on December 4, 2008, after the team waived offensive lineman Dylan Gandy. Holland was waived/injured by the Raiders on August 9, 2010.[2]

Edmonton Eskimos

He was signed by the Edmonton Eskimos of the Canadian Football League (CFL) in 2011, but was released prior to the regular season.[3]

Virginia Destroyers

Holland was a member of the Virginia Destroyers in 2012.[4]

Coaching career

Since 2021, he has served as both the defensive back’s and wide receiver’s coach at Episcopal High School (Houston, TX).

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2007 NFL Draft Listing . May 11, 2023 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  2. News: Tafur, Vittorio . Raiders' defenders prepare not to launch . SFGate.com . August 9, 2010 . July 13, 2020.
  3. Web site: Jonathan Holland . goelks.com . May 17, 2024.
  4. Web site: Jonathan Holland . statscrew.com . May 17, 2024.