Northern Illinois University Athletics

2007: Appeared in eight games as a backup offensive lineman. Played on the PAT/FG unit. Saw action against Idaho (9-22), Central Michigan (9-29), Temple (10-6), Western Michigan (10-13), Wisconsin (10-20), Toledo (10-27), Kent State (11-10) and Ball State (11-24). 2006: Saw action in three games as reserve offensive lineman. Made collegiate debut with 20 plays on offensive line against Indiana State (9-23). Appeared in seven plays vs. Temple (10-21). Played five snaps in regular season finale at Eastern Michigan (11-24). 2005: Redshirted. High School: Honorable mention All-Suburban East Conference named to Minnesota Vikings All-State High School Football Team for Section 3 champion and Class 5A semifinalist as a senior. Played in Minnesota All-Star Football Classic following senior season. Three-year football letterwinner and earned two letters in basketball and one in track. All-conference honoree in basketball after leading league in rebounds and blocked shots for team that reached state[apos]s Elite Eight. Honor Roll student. Personal: Born Nov. 20, 1986 in St. Paul, Minn. Sociology major. Older brother of WR Nico Holmes. Son of Gary and Karron Holmes. Fan of Shaquille O[apos]Neal. Father, Gary Holmes, played basketball at Minnesota and was co-captain of the 1981-82 Big Ten Championship team before being drafted by the Detroit Pistons.