Jalyn Holmes | Ohio State, DE – 2018 NFL Draft

Ohio State Overview: Jalyn Holmes, a true senior for the Buckeyes in 2017 and a team captain, played in 51 games and made nine starts in 2017 along a defensive line overflowing with talent. Holmes played in 11 games during the Buckeyes’ 2014 national championship season and he was a part of bowl victories over Alabama (Sugar Bowl), Oregon (CFB national championship game), Notre Dame (Fiesta Bowl) and USC (Cotton Bowl). He also was on Big Ten title-winning teams in 2014 and 2017. A two-time all-conference honoree, Holmes racked up 84 career tackles along with 14.0 tackles-for-loss and 5.5 quarterback sacks. He also contributed four pass break-ups, three forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries. He is nearing completion of his degree in family resource management.

Honors & Awards
2017: Honorable mention All-Big Ten (coaches & media)
2016: Honorable mention All-Big Ten (coaches & media)

Notable: Holmes played in every Ohio State game for three consecutive years between 2015-17, 40 in all.

More on Jalyn: Holmes was a consensus four-star prospect and considered one of the premier defensive linemen in the nation. He was ranked as high as the No. 4 weak-side defensive end by both Rivals and 247Sports and the No. 13 defensive end, overall, by Scout. He was among the Top 100 players nationally according to 247Sports (No. 51) and Rivals (No. 55). He helped Lake Taylor win its first Virginia 4A state championship in 2012 — capping a 15-0 season — with 79 tackles, including 40 tackles for loss and 11 sacks. Is the son of Tasha Holmes.