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Scott Huntington Holman (born September 27, 1962) is an American former wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL).
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| Position: | Wide receiver | ||||||
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| Born: | September 27, 1962 Portland, Oregon, U.S. | ||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||||
| Weight: | 195 lb (88 kg) | ||||||
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| High school: | Beaverton (Beaverton, Oregon) | ||||||
| College: | Oregon | ||||||
| Undrafted: | 1986 | ||||||
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College career
editHolman played for the Oregon Ducks and was a starter as a junior and senior. He finished his collegiate career with 48 receptions for 782 yards and four touchdowns.[1]
Professional career
editHolman was signed by the St. Louis Cardinals in 1986 as an undrafted free agent. He was cut at the end of training camp, but was later re-signed by the team after injuries to the Cardinals receiving corps.[2] Holman played in three games with one start before being waived a second time, catching three passes for 41 yards.[3] In 1987, Holman was signed by the New York Jets in the off season but was originally cut during training camp.[4] He was re-signed by the Jets as a replacement player during the 1987 NFL players strike.[5][6] Holman had 15 receptions for 155 yards in three games and was released by the Jets when the strike ended.[3]
Personal
editHolman's son, Berkeley, was a wide receiver for Northwestern.[7]
References
edit- ^ "Scott Holman College Stats". Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved May 8, 2020.
- ^ Litsky, Frank (October 5, 1986). "CARDINALS HOPE TO END THEIR NIGHTMARE". New York Times.
- ^ a b "Scott Holman Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 8, 2020.
- ^ "The New York Jets waived 11 players Thursday, including..." United Press International. August 27, 1987.
- ^ Schmitz, Brian; Greene, Jerry (October 1, 1987). "Buffalo Bills". The Orlando Sentinel.
- ^ Eskenazi, Gerald (September 29, 1987). "Jets' Depth Chart Isn't Long Reading". New York Times.
- ^ "Berkeley Holman". NUSports.com. Retrieved May 8, 2020.