Ben Holmes (born October 15, 1994) is an American professional

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who is currently a free agent. He most recently played for the

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of the

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(CFL). He played

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and

Tarleton State Tarleton State University is a public university with its main campus in Stephenville, Texas. It is a founding member of the Texas A&M University System and enrolled over 14,000 students in the fall of 2020. History John Tarleton Agricultural ...

High school career

Holmes attended

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, where he initially played wide receiver and won the state title in 2011. He then switched to quarterback and took the Quakers back to the state final. Holmes attended prep school in Texas.

College career

Holmes first enrolled at Nassau Community College. He then transferred and played for the

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where he led the team to a 23-2 record in two seasons in Division II. As a senior, Holmes threw for 34 touchdowns and three interceptions. He made 196 completions for 3,338 yards and rushed for 59 yards on 32 attempts with a touchdown.

Professional career

Holmes played for the

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in the

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and for the Sea Lions in the Spring League. He was drafted fourth overall in the

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by the

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, but was released on April 1, 2022 due to a toe injury and replaced by Luis Perez. After spending time with the

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and

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, Holmes signed with the

on August 3, 2022. He dressed in one game in 2022 and was part of the final cuts following training camp of the following season on June 2, 2023.

References

External links

Tarleton State Texans bio
1995 births Living people American football quarterbacks Arizona Rattlers players Tarleton State Texans football players People from Orchard Park, New York Sportspeople from Erie County, New York The Spring League players New Jersey Generals (2022) players Edmonton Elks players Toronto Argonauts players {{Quarterback-1990s-stub