Ralph Holley Explained

Ralph Holley
Team:Toronto Argonauts
Image Upright:1
Status:Active
Import:yes
Birth Date:22 January 1999
Birth Place:West Bloomfield, Michigan, U.S.
Number:99
Height Ft:6
Height In:1
Weight Lbs:285
Playing Years1:
Playing Years2:–present
Career Highlights:
  • First-team All-MAC (2020)
  • Second-team All-MAC (2021)
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Ralph Holley (born January 22, 1999) is an American professional football defensive lineman for the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League (CFL).

College career

Holley played college football for the Western Michigan Broncos from 2017 to 2021.[1] [2] He played in 50 games where he had 138 tackles, 45.5 tackles for loss, 20.5 sacks, two forced fumbles, and one fumble recovery.[1] [2]

Professional career

Philadelphia Stars

After going unsigned in the National Football League following the 2022 NFL draft, Holley played for the Philadelphia Stars in 2023 where he played in three games and recorded three tackles.[2] [3]

Toronto Argonauts

On October 22, 2023, it was announced that Holley had signed with the Toronto Argonauts.[4] He didn't dress for a game in 2023, but was retained for the following season.[5] At the conclusion of training camp in 2024, Holley accepted a practice roster position, but soon after made his CFL debut in the team's second game of the season on June 22, 2024, against the Edmonton Elks where he had one defensive tackle.[2] [6]

Personal life

Holley was born to parents Melonee and Ralph Holley.[1]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ralph Holley . . July 19, 2024.
  2. Web site: Ralph Holley . . July 14, 2024.
  3. Web site: Bears kick off rookie minicamp at Halas Hall . . May 6, 2022.
  4. Web site: Argos add two Americans; Extend two Canadians . . October 22, 2023.
  5. Web site: Transactions – Football player trades and signings . . July 19, 2024.
  6. Web site: Games Notes . . July 19, 2024.