
Ball-hawking DB with proven production and veteran instincts
CJ Holmes brings real defensive-back credibility to Jackson State: over his Jackson State career, he was credited with 130 tackles, 23 pass breakups and eight interceptions, showing the kind of range and ball skills that change games, not just fill box scores[4][7]. His best stretch came in 2021, when he logged 40 tackles, an interception and eight passes defended, and reports also describe him as a former walk-on who developed into one of the Tigers’ top DBs, a good sign for toughness, coachability and upside[5][7]. He looks like a fit for teams wanting an experienced, physical, turnover-capable secondary piece[5][7].