Gabe Holmes brought reliable size and sneaky production to Purdue’s tight end room
In his Purdue seasons, Gabe Holmes looked like a classic inline tight end with real target value: at 6-foot-5 and 258 pounds, he was a productive pass-catcher who posted 25 receptions for 158 yards and 2 touchdowns in 2012, then returned in 2014 with 17 catches for 178 yards and 2 scores after missing 2013 with injury. His standout traits were size, red-zone usefulness, and enough athletic background to be more than a blocker-only body. If you want a tough, experienced TE who can help in the middle and near the goal line, he fits the bill—though he’s a former Purdue player, not a current 2026 roster piece.
