After an early enrollment to participate in the spring game, Holmes played for the Bruins from 2017 to 2019. He became a starter his freshman year and started 33 of the 35 games he played in.[5] After the 2019 season, he entered the 2020 NFL Draft.[6][7] He finished his career with 120 tackles, eight interceptions, and two touchdowns.
Pre-draft measurables
Height |
Weight |
Arm length |
Hand span |
40-yard dash |
10-yard split |
20-yard split |
Bench press
|
5 ft 9+3⁄4 in (1.77 m)
|
195 lb (88 kg)
|
29+1⁄2 in (0.75 m)
|
9+1⁄4 in (0.23 m) |
4.48 s |
1.64 s |
2.67 s |
12 reps
|
All values from NFL Combine[8][9]
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Holmes was selected by the New York Giants with the 110th pick in the fourth round of the 2020 NFL Draft.[10]
In Week 13 against the Seattle Seahawks, Holmes recorded his first career interception off a pass thrown by Russell Wilson during the 17–12 win.[11]
On November 30, 2021, Holmes was placed on the injured reserve list after suffering a rib injury after intercepting Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts.[12]
Holmes re-signed with the Giants on March 20, 2024.[13]
- ^ a b Williams, James H. (September 8, 2020). "UCLA's Joshua Kelley, Darnay Holmes and Devin Asiasi named to 53-man NFL rosters". Los Angeles Daily News. Retrieved September 15, 2020.
- ^ "Army All-American Diary: Uncommitted CB Darnay Holmes on confidence and college choice". USA Today. January 5, 2017. Retrieved May 5, 2020.
- ^ Regalado, Mike (January 7, 2017). "UCLA Football: The Nation's #1 CB Darnay Holmes Commits to UCLA". FOX Sports. Retrieved May 5, 2020.
- ^ Sondheimer, Eric (January 7, 2017). "Football: Darnay Holmes of Calabasas commits to UCLA". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved May 5, 2020.
- ^ "UCLA's Darnay Holmes continues to be a trend-setter on and off the field". Los Angeles Times. August 3, 2019.
- ^ "UCLA DB Darnay Holmes announces he is leaving". January 17, 2020.
- ^ Bolch, Ben (January 18, 2020). "UCLA cornerback Darnay Holmes bids the team farewell". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved May 5, 2020.
- ^ "Darnay Holmes Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved September 14, 2020.
- ^ "2020 Draft Scout Darnay Holmes, UCLA NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". draftscout.com. Retrieved January 14, 2023.
- ^ "5 things to know about UCLA CB Darnay Holmes". www.giants.com. Retrieved April 26, 2020.
- ^ "New York Giants at Seattle Seahawks - December 6th, 2020". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved December 8, 2020.
- ^ Eisen, Michael (November 30, 2021). "S Logan Ryan activated off COVID-19 list; CB Darnay Holmes to IR". Giants.com.
- ^ Salomone, Dan (March 20, 2024). "Reports: Giants agree to terms with CB Darnay Holmes". Giants.com.