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Jerry Holmes was born on 22 December, 1957 in Newport News, Virginia, U.S., is an American football player and coach (born 1957). Discover Jerry Holmes's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 66 years old?

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Age 66 years old
Zodiac Sign Sagittarius
Born 22 December 1957
Birthday 22 December
Birthplace Newport News, Virginia, U.S.
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1931

During those three seasons with the Pirates, Hampton posted a remarkable record of 31-4-1, winning three consecutive CIAA championships, making two trips to the NCAA playoffs and capturing the 1994 Black College National Championship.

1957

Jerry Lee Holmes (born December 22, 1957) is an American football coach and former cornerback.

He played ten seasons in the National Football League (NFL), mainly for New York Jets but also with the Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers.

He also played in the United States Football League (USFL) for the New Jersey Generals and the Pittsburgh Maulers.

Holmes attended West Virginia University.

Holmes began his collegiate career at Chowan Junior College before transferring to West Virginia.

1970

Despite a limited time in the Mountaineer uniform, Holmes still was named a member of WVU’s all-1970s team and earned the award for the team’s most valuable player in 1979.

1978

He lettered for two years at West Virginia.Jerry Holmes was a standout defensive back for two seasons on WVU’s 1978 and 1979 football teams after coming to Morgantown from Chowan Junior College in North Carolina.

Holmes earned All-East and totaled 175 career tackles in his two-year Mountaineer career and was a captain his senior season.

1980

Holmes made the New York Jets roster in 1980 as a rookie free agent.

1981

While primarily a backup his rookie season, he became a starter by early 1981 on a vastly improved Jets defense that helped lead the team to its first playoff berth in 12 years.

Holmes intercepted a Joe Ferguson pass in a 31–27 AFC Wild Card playoff loss to the Buffalo Bills.

1982

Holmes notched 3 interceptions during the 1982 regular season and recovered a fumble by Los Angeles Raiders WR Cliff Branch in a playoff game, quashing a potential late first half field goal in a game ultimately won by the Jets 17-14.

1983

On September 2, 1983, Holmes signed a future contract with the Pittsburgh Maulers of the USFL to begin in 1984.

The contract reportedly tripled his salary and earned him a signing bonus, in addition to being personally guaranteed by Maulers owner Edward J. DeBartolo Sr. in case of injury during his remaining Jets time.

Despite his lame duck status, Holmes had several big plays during the season that keyed Jets wins.

In week 4, Holmes returned a blocked field goal 57 yards against the Rams for his first career touchdown in a 27-24 OT victory.

In week 9, he picked off a Joe Montana pass late in the game and returned it 43 yards for a touchdown to clinch and upset victory at San Francisco.

1984

Holmes started all 18 games for the expansion Maulers in 1984 and had two interceptions.

1985

The Maulers franchise folded and Holmes' contract was assigned to the New Jersey Generals for the 1985 season, for which he started and contributed three interceptions.

1986

After the USFL announced it was suspending its fall 1986 season on August 4, 1986, Holmes re-signed with the Jets late in training camp.

He led the team with 6 interceptions (finishing 5th in the AFC) in the regular season and added one more in a Divisional playoff loss at Cleveland.

1988

Holmes was released by the Jets during 1988 training camp and signed with the Detroit Lions.

Homes started for the Lions in 1988-89 and swiped 7 total interceptions, including 6 in 1989 which tied him for third in the NFC.

1989

He scored his last career touchdown on November 12, 1989, against the Green Bay Packers.

1990

Holmes finished his career as a starter for the Packers in 1990-91, totaling four more interceptions for a career NFL total of 25 (and a professional total of 30).

1992

He announced his retirement during 1992 training camp.

Jerry Holmes enters his first season as head coach at Hampton University.

Holmes began his coaching career as the linebackers coach and co-defensive coordinator at Hampton University from 1992 to 1994.

1994

After leaving Hampton, Holmes spent the next four seasons (1994–98) as the defensive backs coach at his alma mater West Virginia University.

1996

In 1996 the Mountaineers featured the nation’s top-ranked defense that included a No. 5 national ranking against the pass.

He has also completed coaching internships with the Detroit Lions, the Jacksonville Jaguars and Boston University.

2001

In 2001 his Redskins secondary boasted the NFL’s sixth leading defense against the pass.

The team’s 23 interceptions were the fifth most in the league.

2002

Holmes’ also spent five years coaching defensive backs for the San Diego Chargers (2002–03), the Washington Redskins (2001) and the Cleveland Browns (1999-00).

As a coach, Holmes embodies the same characteristics that he demonstrated as a player in the NFL and the USFL, physical play and aggressive football.

His coaching prowess has transferred successfully to his players on the field everywhere that he has been.

2004

Prior to becoming head coach Holmes spent the last third season as defensive coordinator and linebackers coach here at Hampton (2004–07).

Since his return to Hampton Holmes has continued his previous success by guiding linebacker Justin Durant to three consecutive MEAC Defensive Player of the Year honors, while also helping the Pirate defense lead the country in turnovers forced with 43 in 2004.

2011

During Holmes’ tenure with the Browns, Cleveland ranked 11th and 12th in the league against the pass.