Louis Holmes (American football)


Louis Holmes is an American football defensive end who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the San Francisco 49ers as an undrafted free agent in 2008. He played college football at Arizona.

Early days

He Spent final prep season at Dillard High School after attending his first three years of high school in his hometown of Memphis.

College career

Holmes totaled 265 tackles, 22.0 sacks and 50.5 tackles for loss in four collegiate seasons, spending first two years at Scottsdale Community College before transferring to the University of Arizona for his final two campaigns. He played in 12 games with 10 starts for Arizona as a senior in 2007, tallying 37 tackles, two sacks and 5.5 tackles for loss. He was named Second-team All-Pac-10 during first season at Arizona as a junior, recording 36 tackles, four sacks, five tackles for loss, two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery. He combined for 192 tackles, 16.0 sacks and 40 tackles for loss in two seasons at Scottsdale Community College, garnering NJCAA All-American, All-Regional and All-Western States Football League honors.

Professional career

Pre-draft

San Francisco 49ers

Holmes was signed by the San Francisco 49ers as a rookie free agent on May 1, 2008.

Los Angeles KISS

On January 23, 2015, Holmes was assigned to the Los Angeles KISS.