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. 56 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
2027 NFL Draft · Texas Tech
Teamistry consensus
56
DL · RSR · 6'3" · 300 lbs · score 54.25
Updated 2026-09-11. Expert boards carry the rank. The number matches this player's row on the board. Watchlists are invitation pools, not ranked boards.
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Senior Bowl Top 300 and Shrine Bowl 1000.
Scout boards
Overall rank on each public big board we track.
Mocks & ADP
Consensus mock slot 43 · R2.
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
- Connelly breaks down Week 7: Notre Dame-BYU, Ohio State-Indiana, more
The Irish face their first test in the biggest game at Provo in ages, but that's just the tip of the iceberg.
- Charlie Becker went from 'the hardest-working guy' to Indiana superstar
From an athletic family, Becker went overlooked, but not any longer.
- Ranking the top 50 college football recruiting classes for 2027
Where the top 50 classes stand as the latest cycle hits the home stretch.
- Which teams filled their biggest roster holes and which didn't
Midway through the season we can see the teams that addressed their personnel and who hit and missed.
- Proposed 24-team CFP would expand access
Heather Dinich breaks down how a potential 24-team College Football Playoff could reshape the postseason.
- Burgess, Jackson help Texas State rush for school-record 503 yards in 66-27 romp over Colorado State
— Torrance Burgess Jr. rushed for career highs of 224 yards and four touchdowns, Brad Jackson threw a touchdown pass and ran for career highs of 181 yards and three scores and Texas State steamrolled Colorado State 66-27 on Thursday night.
Recruiting history
- Westfield (Houston, Texas), High school
- 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
- Tavion Gadson · DL · Kentucky
- Ahmad Moten Sr. · DL · Miami
- David Stone · DL · Oklahoma
FAQ
Where is A.J. Holmes Jr. ranked for the 2027 NFL Draft?
No. 56 on the Teamistry consensus board, built from 4 draft boards.
What position does A.J. Holmes Jr. play?
DL