Ball-hawking, high-IQ safety who was a Big East standout at Pitt
Holley was a productive, instinctive Pitt defensive back who earned first-team All-Big East honors in 2011 and followed with 75 tackles, 2 interceptions, 4 pass breakups and a fumble recovery in 2012, while also making the Big East All-Academic team twice. His calling card was consistency, range and playmaking from the back end—he finished his Pitt career with 244 tackles and 11 interceptions—making him the kind of disciplined, reliable safety coaches trust in coverage and run support. His profile fits a team looking for toughness, awareness and steady communication in the secondary, not just raw speed.
