2009: Played in all 11 games, starting in seven... Posted a career-best five tackles in the Bears’ win over San Diego... Had his lone sack of the year against Sacramento State, a loss of five yards on the play... Also tallied two quarterback hurries during the season.

2008: Played in all 11 games as a true freshman, starting two of the final three of the year... Tallied 13 total tackles on the year, including 1.5 for a loss... Also caused one and recovered one fumble.

High School: Competed in both football and basketball... First-team all-conference winner as a senior... Totaled 50 tackles along with 10 sacks in his final campaign.

Personal: Born Nov. 21, 1989... Son of Vincent and Antoinette Holmes... Related to Northern Colorado’s second all-time leading rusher Billy Holmes... Declared a major in business marketing.