Defensive Lineman · #10
A.J. Holmes Jr. Scouting Report
A.J. Holmes Jr. is a 6'3", 300 lb DL at Texas Tech (5th year). As of Sep 11, 2026, he ranks No. 53 on Teamistry's 2027 board, built from 4 draft boards.
- Position
- DL
- School
- Texas Tech
- Class
- 5th year
- Height
- 6'3"
- Weight
- 300 lb
- Status
- 2027-eligible
Texas Tech Red RaidersPortalStats just now
Total Tackles
13
Solo Tackles
5
Assists
8
Sacks
2.5
Forced Fumbles
0
Interceptions
0
Career path
High school through every college stop and pro club. On3 transfer history and Wikipedia infobox, with JUCO logos when the school is on file.
- HOUCollege2022–2024
Houston
On3 path
HS offer board
Every school on this player's On3 interest list from the high-school cycle — including classes already enrolled. 247Sports lists the same schools; On3 is the live source.
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Defense
| Season | TOT | SOLO | AST | PD | SACK | FF | INT | YDS | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 21 | 13 | 8 | 0 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 35 | 19 | 16 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 38 | 19 | 19 | 4 | 4.5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 | 13 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 114 | 62 | 52 | 4 | 12.5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
News
- 2027 NFL draft Big Board rankings: Mel Kiper's top 25 prospects, best by position
Seven quarterbacks in the top 25? This 2027 NFL draft class could be fun. Mel Kiper Jr. ranks the best prospects on the board as we hit the midway mark of the college season.
- College football Week 7 best bets: SEC showdowns and totals worth targeting
Pamela Maldonado and Mark Zinno break down the best bets they see around college football for Week 7.
- Campbell hits 3 FGs as Western Kentucky defeats Sam Houston 16-3
— Brock Glenn and Coleson Arends connected on the game's lone touchdown, Karl Campbell hit all three of his field goal attempts, and Western Kentucky took down Sam Houston 16-3 on Wednesday night.
- Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs. Sam Houston Bearkats: Full Highlights
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs. Sam Houston Bearkats: Full Highlights
- Obeid kicks 20-yard FG as time expires, Missouri State beats Kennesaw State 24-21
— Yousef Obeid kicked a 20-yard field goal as time expired, Henry Belin IV had a career-high 300 yards passing and threw two touchdown passes to Isaiah Myers, and Missouri State defeated Kennesaw State 24-21 on Wednesday night.
- UCLA quarterback Nico Iamaleava out Saturday vs. Wisconsin
UCLA quarterback Nico Iamaleava is out for Saturday's matchup against Wisconsin, according to Wednesday's Big Ten injury report.
Recruiting history
- Houston, 2022–2024, On3 path
- Texas Tech, On3 path
- Houston Cougars, 2022, Signed out of high school
- Texas Tech Red Raiders, 2025, 2026, Season log
Similar prospects
- Devan Thompkins · DL · Alabama
- Justin Scott · DL · Miami
- Jide Abasiri · DL · USC
- Ahmad Moten Sr. · DL · Miami
- Tavion Gadson · DL · Kentucky
FAQ
Where is A.J. Holmes Jr. ranked for the 2027 NFL Draft?
No. 53 on the Teamistry consensus board, built from 4 draft boards.
What position does A.J. Holmes Jr. play?
DL