Full name Jason Holmes Height 2.02 m Career start 2008, 2014 Name Jason Holmes | Position(s) Ruckman Parents Kevin Holmes Height/Weight 203 cm / 105 kg Weight 107 kg | |
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Date of birth (1989-10-28) 28 October 1989 (age 26) Draft #36, 2014 Rookie Draft, St Kilda Role Australian Rules Footballer Profiles | ||
Siblings Andre Holmes, Mark Holmes | ||
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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).
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- Gopro hero jason holmes
- Jason holmes aussie rules
- Early life
- College basketball
- Australian football career
- Personal life
- References
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Early life
Holmes was born in Chicago 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. His brother, Andre, plays American football professionally for the Buffalo Bills in the National Football League.
College basketball
Holmes played college basketball for Mississippi Valley State and Morehead State from 2009 to 2013. 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.
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. 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 five children. He has two brothers, his older brother, Andre Holmes, is a wide receiver for the Oakland Raiders. Jason's younger brother Mark plays European basketball for BC Winterthur. He also has two younger sisters (unknown names). https://i.ytimg.com/vi/kviqk-X3kDI/maxresdefault.jpg
