USC football countdown to kickoff continues—Alex Holmes in focus
USC football countdown to kickoff continues—Alex Holmes in focus
The countdown to USC's 2025 football season is officially on! The Trojans kick off their new campaign 81 days from today. You need something to help you while away the days and hours in the spring and summer. This is one way to do so. In this new series, countdown to kickoff, we will be counting down the days by highlighting a notable Trojan who wore each number. Today, we take a look at former USC tight end Alex Holmes.
Position: Tight end
Years played at USC: 2000-2004
Career highlights: Holmes played tight end for Pete Carroll's loaded USC teams of the early 2000s. As a senior in 2004, he caught 24 passes for 244 yards, helping the Trojans win their second consecutive national championship.
Holmes's impact with USC went far beyond the field, however. A 2023 story from The Athletic detailed how Holmes played a vital role in helping Carroll and his staff recruit numerous stars to the Trojans, including Matt Leinart, Reggie Bush, LenDale White, Dwayne Jarrett, and many others.
After USC: Holmes signed with the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent following the 2005 NFL Draft. He appeared in eight games with the team, catching one pass for two yards.
Holmes's younger brother, Khaled, played offensive line at USC from 2008-2012.
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