Scott Holman (American football) explained

Scott Holman
Number:82, 80
Position:Wide receiver
Birth Date:27 September 1962
Birth Place:Portland, Oregon, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:2
Weight Lb:195
High School:Beaverton
(Beaverton, Oregon)
College:Oregon
Undraftedyear:1986
Pastteams:
Statlabel1:Receptions
Statvalue1:18
Statlabel2:Receiving yards
Statvalue2:196
Pfr:H/HolmSc20

Scott Huntington Holman (born September 27, 1962) is an American former wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL).

College career

Holman played for the Oregon Ducks and was a starter as a junior and senior. He finished his collegiate career with 48 receptions for 782 yards and four touchdowns.[1]

Professional career

Holman was signed by the St. Louis Cardinals in 1986 as an undrafted free agent. He was cut at the end of training camp, but was later re-signed by the team after injuries to the Cardinals receiving corps.[2] Holman played in three games with one start before being waived a second time, catching three passes for 41 yards.[3] In 1987, Holman was signed by the New York Jets in the off season but was originally cut during training camp.[4] He was re-signed by the Jets as a replacement player during the 1987 NFL players strike.[5] [6] Holman had 15 receptions for 155 yards in three games and was released by the Jets when the strike ended.[3]

Personal

Holman's son, Berkeley, was a wide receiver for Northwestern.[7]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Scott Holman College Stats. Sports-Reference.com. May 8, 2020.
  2. Web site: CARDINALS HOPE TO END THEIR NIGHTMARE. Frank. Litsky. New York Times. October 5, 1986.
  3. Web site: Scott Holman Stats. Pro-Football-Reference.com. May 8, 2020.
  4. Web site: The New York Jets waived 11 players Thursday, including.... United Press International. August 27, 1987.
  5. Web site: Buffalo Bills. Brian. Schmitz. Jerry. Greene. The Orlando Sentinel. October 1, 1987.
  6. Web site: Jets' Depth Chart Isn't Long Reading. Gerald. Eskenazi. New York Times. September 29, 1987.
  7. Web site: Berkeley Holman. NUSports.com. May 8, 2020.