Another former Michigan State running back has been signed by an NFL team. One day after Jeremy Langford signed with the Miami Dolphins, undrafted free agent Gerald Holmes has joined the Seattle Seahawks.
Source: MLive.com
Tag: Gerald Holmes
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Gerald Holmes hoping for chance in NFL
Gerald Holmes isn’t on many NFL draft boards, but the running back hopes his pro day workout impressed a team enough to pick him.
Source: Lansing State Journal
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NFL potential is present in Gerald Holmes
Rushing for 540 yards and 4.9 yards per carry as a sophomore, it was obvious Gerald Holmes had what it took to be a successful collegiate running back. He had no trouble finding holes and hitting them, giving the Spartans another option in the backfield alongside LJ Scott and Madre London.
Source: Spartan Avenue
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NFL analyst: Gerald Holmes ‘on NFL radar’ following pro day
Gerald Holmes’ senior season did not go as planned, as the Flint native ran for 287 yards on 79 carries — both marking his lowest totals since he played in two games as a freshman in 2014. The 6-foot-1, 221-pound Holmes appeared in 11 games, missing two because of an ankle injury that limited him the next few weeks. Last month, though, Holmes did himself some favors at Michigan State’s Pro Day.
Source: Spartan Tailgate
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Gerald Holmes says he will produce if given a shot in NFL
Gerald Holmes escaped winter in Michigan to spend two months training in Miami. The former Michigan State running back and Flint native was surrounded by NFL stars, briefly altering his reality. “You kind of feel like you’re one of those guys,” Holmes said, “but at the same time, you’re like, you’ve got a long way to go. … You’re not in college anymore. So now it’s like, what’s next?”
Source: MLive.com
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Football’s annual Pro Day to showcase 5 Spartans
Former center Brian Allen, linebacker Chris Frey, defensive end Demetrius Cooper, running back Gerald Holmes and kicker Brett Scanlon will attend football’s annual Pro Day Friday, an MSU athletics spokesperson confirmed Thursday afternoon.
Source: The State News
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Player Quotes: Last On-Campus Holiday Bowl Practice
Several Michigan State players met with the media Monday afternoon after the Spartans’ last on-campus bowl practice as the No. 16 Spartans continue preparations to face No. 18 Washington State (9-3) in the 40th annual San Diego County Credit Union Holiday Bowl on Thursday, Dec. 28 at 9 p.m. EST.
Source: Michigan State University Official Athletic Site
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5 seniors who helped save the program
If you want to know why Michigan State’s football program is going to be OK moving forward, listen to its underclassmen speak. They get it. In part, because MSU seniors got it.“One of the most effective things I’ve learned from this senior group is just taking matters into your own hands,” junior safety Khari Willis said.
Source: Lansing State Journal
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The Mark Dantonio Show – November 16, 2017
Coach Dantonio discusses the upcoming Senior Day game against Maryland. Special Guests; Sr. Running Back, Gerald Holmes and Fr. Running Back, Connor Heyward
Source: Spartan Sports Network
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Michigan State injury report: RB Gerald Holmes probable and update on TEs
Injuries were among the numerous factors that played into Michigan State’s demise last season. This fall, the No. 16 Spartans (6-1, 4-0 Big Ten) have dealt with injuries – just like every team in the nation – but been healthier overall. That has helped them earn a spot tied with Penn State and Ohio State for first place in the Big Ten East Division.
Source: MLive.com
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Gerald Holmes Feature: The Grind They Never Knew
The words “they never knew” are tattooed on the top of his left wrist. One tattoo, three simple words and an infinite amount of reasons behind it. They never knew he could grow up to be a running back for the Michigan State Spartans. They never knew he could grow up without his mother or grandmother. They never knew he could graduate from a Big Ten university with a degree in studio art. They never knew a kid from Flint, Michigan, could overcome such adversity.
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Michigan State will rely on ‘hot hand’ at RB to carry the load
It’s a good problem to have. That, of course, is what you often hear from coaches when they’re having a hard time settling on one player at a particular position. The good part is the fact there is more than one player with the chance to stand out. The problem, of course, is that there is only one spot available.
Source: Detroit News
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As Bowling Green nears, 6 MSU football players to keep an eye on
Following a substandard season in 2016, in which the Spartans finished with a 3-9 record and a troublesome offseason, the Spartans are less than two weeks away from beginning official gameplay, as the team will face Bowling Green at Spartan Stadium on Sept. 2.
Source: The State News
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Couch: LJ Scott, Gerald Holmes and Madre London plan to carry MSU — when it’s their turn
There is no other position on Michigan State’s fledgling roster where players the caliber of LJ Scott, Gerald Holmes and Madre London would spend so much time watching from the sideline. Inevitably, two of them at a time will.
Source: Lansing State Journal
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2017 Michigan State football preview: The running backs
There is no more proven or experienced position group on MSU’s roster than at running back. Junior LJ Scott, senior Gerald Holmes and junior Madre London have a combined 693 career carries for 3,328 yards. Scott figures to be the featured guy again more often than not, but Holmes and London have both gotten the call ahead of him at times during their careers. This trio averaged slightly better than 5 yards per carry last season, though only Scott clipped that mark.
Source: Lansing State Journal
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Gerald Holmes revisits Flint roots before Week 1: ‘This has me hungry’
Thursday marked the final practice of preseason camp for the Michigan State football team. Soon after, senior running back Gerald Holmes jumped on I-69 East to make the 50-mile drive from East Lansing to his hometown of Flint. Holmes, 22, arrived at Atwood Stadium a little before 7 p.m. to cheer on his alma mater, Carman-Ainsworth, during the inaugural Vehicle City Gridiron Classic.
Source: MLive.com
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Spartan Red Zone: 2017 Running Back Assessment
While Michigan State may have lost a host of talent at several positions from last season, one thing is certain for the Spartans this upcoming season: there’ll be no loss for talent at the running back position.
Source: Impact Sports
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3 backs in running for MSU’s top spot
Depth at running back should not be an issue for MSU football this season. After the Spartans’ lackluster 3-9 season, fullback Prescott Line was the only player to depart, leaving veterans Gerald Holmes, Madre London and LJ Scott to continue to compete for carries and develop as players.
Source: The State News
