Jason Holmes

Jason Holmes
Personal information
Full name Jason Holmes
Date of birth (1989-10-28) 28 October 1989
Place of birth Chicago, Illinois, United States
Draft No. 36, 2014 Rookie Draft, St Kilda
Height / weight 203 cm / 105 kg
Position(s) Ruckman
Club information
Current club St Kilda
Number 45
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
2015– St Kilda 5 (0)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2016.

Jason Holmes (born 28 October 1989) is an American-born Australian rules footballer who plays professionally for the St Kilda Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL).[1]

Early life

Holmes was born in Chicago[2] to an African American father and White American mother. He played basketball, soccer, baseball, American football and golf throughout his youth. His father, Kevin, played basketball professionally in Europe and South America.[3] His brother, Andre, plays American football professionally for the Oakland Raiders in the National Football League.[4]

College basketball

Holmes played college basketball for Mississippi Valley State and Morehead State from 2009 to 2013.[5] He gained a bachelor's degree in universal studies upon graduation. While in his senior year, Holmes was invited to participate in the Australian Football League's 2013 US Draft Combine. He was subsequently signed as an international rookie by the St Kilda Football Club in October 2013.[6]

Australian football career

Holmes first played Australian rules football for St Kilda's developmental team, Sandringham, in the Victorian Football League (VFL). On 22 August 2015, he became the first born and raised American to debut in the AFL.[7] Holmes lined up at the position of ruck and his impressive debut included a game-high 34 hit outs in St Kilda's 97-all draw with Geelong. He played the final three games of the home and away season.

Personal life

Holmes is one of three brothers. His older brother, Andre Holmes, is a wide receiver for the Oakland Raiders.[8] Jason's younger brother Mark plays European basketball for BC Winterthur.[9]

References

  1. ↑ "Inside Jason Holmes' journey". St Kilda Football Club. 20 August 2015. Retrieved 22 August 2015.
  2. ↑ "St Kilda's Jason Holmes set to become first American to play AFL game". The Guardian. Guardian Media Group. 20 August 2015. Retrieved 22 August 2015.
  3. ↑ American Jason Holmes to create AFL history for St Kilda
  4. ↑ Oakland Raiders - Andre Holmes
  5. ↑ "Jason Holmes to debut for St Kilda, making him first born-and-raised US AFL player". ABC News. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 20 August 2015. Retrieved 22 August 2015.
  6. ↑ St Kilda Saints sign former US college basketballer Jason Holmes citing rookie's 'athletic prowess'
  7. ↑ Green, Warwick (20 August 2015). "Jason Holmes to make debut and will become first US-born and raised player to play AFL champion football". Fox Sports Australia. News Corp Australia. Retrieved 22 August 2015.
  8. ↑ http://www.nfl.com/player/andreholmes/2495453/profile
  9. ↑ http://basketball.eurobasket.com/player/Mark_Holmes/Switzerland/BC_Winterthur/188556

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