Holden Staes (born June 10, 2003) is an American football tight end for the Tennessee Volunteers of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). He previously played for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.

Holden Staes
Tennessee Volunteers – No. 19
PositionTight end
ClassJunior
Personal information
Born: (2003-06-10) June 10, 2003 (age 21)
Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight242 lb (110 kg)
Career history
College
Bowl games
High schoolWestminster School
(Atlanta, Georgia)

Early life and high school

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Staes initially grew up in Atlanta, Georgia and attended The Westminster Schools.[1] He was named a team captain for his senior season and was a three-time First Team All-Region Selection (2019–21).[2] Over his career, he amassed 51 catches for 744 yards and seven touchdowns. He also made 53 tackles, including 13 tackles for loss.[1] Staes earned 26 NCAA Division I football offers, including offers from Notre Dame, Alabama, Georgia, Ohio State, andTennessee.[3] He would commit to Notre Dame on May 8, 2021.[4]

US college sports recruiting information for high school athletes
Name Hometown High school / college Height Weight Commit date
Holden Staes
TE
Atlanta, Georgia The Westminster School 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 230 lb (100 kg) May 8, 2021 
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals:    247Sports:     ESPN:    ESPN grade: 81

College career

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Notre Dame

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Staes played in 11 games during his rookie season and made his debut against Marshall on September 10, 2022.[2] He made the first and only start of his rookie season against North Carolina on September 24.[2] He caught his first career pass on October 8 against BYU.[2]

Staes played in 11 games and made eight starts during his sophomore year. He caught his first career touchdown on September 2, 2023 against Tennessee State.[5] In a game against NC State on September 9, 2023, he logged his best performance of the season with a career-best 115 receiving yards on four catches, including 35 and 40 touchdown receptions.[6]

On December 1, 2023, Staes entered the transfer portal.[7]

Tennessee

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On December 15, 2023, Staes transferred to Tennessee.[8]

College statistics

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Legend
Bold Career high
Season Games Receiving
GP GS Rec Yds Avg Lng TD
Notre Dame Fighting Irish
2022 11 1 1 11 11.0 11 0
2023 11 8 15 176 11.7 40 4
Tennessee Volunteers
2024 3 3 4 47 11.8 18 1
Career 25 12 20 234 11.7 40 5

Personal life

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Staes is the son of Michelle and Steven Staes and has two siblings, Ethan and Grace.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b Driskell, Bryan (February 10, 2022). "Notre Dame Signs Tight End Holden Staes". Sports Illustrated Notre Dame Fighting Irish News, Analysis and More. Retrieved April 10, 2024.
  2. ^ a b c d e "Holden Staes". Notre Dame Fighting Irish - Official Athletics Website. December 13, 2021. Retrieved April 10, 2024.
  3. ^ "Holden Staes Interests". www.on3.com. Retrieved April 10, 2024.
  4. ^ "Holden Staes Timeline Events". 247sports.com. Retrieved April 10, 2024.
  5. ^ Clark, Geoffrey (September 2, 2023). "Social media reacts to Notre Dame tight end Holden Staes' touchdown". Fighting Irish Wire. Retrieved April 10, 2024.
  6. ^ "Holden Staes - Football". University of Tennessee Athletics. Retrieved April 10, 2024.
  7. ^ Bowles, Charleston (December 1, 2023). "InsideNDSports - Notre Dame football TE Holden Staes announces transfer portal decision". notredame.rivals.com. Retrieved April 10, 2024.
  8. ^ Sparks, Adam (December 15, 2023). "Tennessee football gets Notre Dame tight end Holden Staes from transfer portal". Knoxville News Sentinel. Retrieved April 10, 2024.
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