Glenn Holt, Jr. (born July 31, 1984) is a former

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wide receiver. He was signed by the

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as an

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in 2006. He played

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. Holt was also a member of the

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and

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College career

Holt started 24 games for the

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, totaling 88 career receptions for 810 yards and six touchdowns. He also scored two rushing touchdowns. In 2004, he was named the team MVP for catching 49 passes for 415 yards with three touchdowns on the year, including the only two touchdowns in Kentucky's 14-13 comeback win over Vanderbilt. As of January 2011, Holt traded in his cleats for a clip board as he has returned to his alma mater as
Graduate Assistant Coach.

Professional career

Cincinnati Bengals

Holt signed with the

as an undrafted free agent on May 9, 2006. He then was moved to the practice squad, but finally re-signed to the team. Holt made his

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debut against the

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in 2006. His first career catch was for three yards against the

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, also had a kickoff return for 28 yards in that game. Against the

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, Holt recorded a team-long 38 yard kickoff return. Against the

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, Holt downed a

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punt on the Pittsburgh one-yard line. In his sophomore season of 2007, Holt played in the second game of the season against the

. In that game, he recorded 5 receptions for 52 yards and a touchdown. In Week 9 against the

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, Holt returned a kickoff 100 yards for a touchdown in the 2nd quarter. It is the second longest kickoff return in

history. Holt finished the season in with 16 receptions for 143 yards and a touchdown. On March 24, 2008, the Bengals re-signed Holt who was an exclusive rights

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to a one-year contract. A

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in the 2009 offseason, Holt was not tendered a contract offer by the Bengals.

Minnesota Vikings

Holt was signed by the

on March 18, 2009. He was waived on August 27.

Detroit Lions

Holt was claimed off waivers by the

on August 28, 2009. He was waived on September 2.

UFL

On October 12, Holt signed with the California Redwoods of the UFL.

Legal issues

In January 2020, Holt was working as

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's trainer and involved in an altercation with a delivery driver. Holt was arrested and charged with burglary and battery.

References

External links

Just Sports StatsMinnesota Vikings bio

United Football League bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Holt, Glenn 1984 births Living people North Miami Senior High School alumni Players of American football from Miami American football wide receivers American football return specialists Kentucky Wildcats football players Cincinnati Bengals players Minnesota Vikings players Detroit Lions players Sacramento Mountain Lions players Sports coaches from Miami