-Has the NFL ready frame and power presence right now
-Flashes an array of developed rush moves
-When the light is on, his impact is near top notch when he punches the blocker
¬Weak Points:
-Inconsistent all around when it comes to production and effort
-Urgency and quick reactions aren’t there
-Pad level gets too high, makes him an easy target
Summary:
Senior that struggled to get a ton of playing time because of the overcrowded defensive line at OSU. Holmes gets people excited because of what he would flash on a weekly to bi-weekly basis. His size and short area burst is enough to send power blockers back a couple steps. He has also shown the ability to rip under blockers and make plays in the backfield. I think if he played a little lighter, 10-15 pounds, he could be a terror. He could break out in the NFL if he ever gets more consistent snaps, but at the same time his intensity needs to be there no matter what when his number is called, something I didn’t always see in college.
Art Stapleton
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@art_stapleton
Holmes, a fourth-round pick out of Ohio State, has played along the defensive front. Had some success with Giants DL coach Andre Patterson in Minnesota when he moved to 3-technique, but best fit here could be as DE in 3-4 front.
has a very good chance to win a rotational role on the DL. Played alot of snaps for Vikings in 2020. Only 26, has ideal length and athleticism for a 280+ lb Dlineman- theres at least a chance he becomes more than a JAG.
Black played all 17 games for Green Bay last year, but they did not tender him a contract as ERFA making him a UFA.
Played a few years in Minnesota, so Patterson's probably familiar with him. Didn't do much in NO last year.
Zack Rosenblatt
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The #Giants also signed DE Jalyn Holmes and S Henry Black.
They cut OLB Trent Harris, QB Brian Lewerke, DE Raymond Johnson and DB Jordan Mosley.
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players now have to be cut. I assume they will be UDFAs.
Zack Rosenblatt
@ZackBlatt
The #Giants also signed DE Jalyn Holmes and S Henry Black.
They cut OLB Trent Harris, QB Brian Lewerke, DE Raymond Johnson and DB Jordan Mosley.
That was quick for Mosley
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players now have to be cut. I assume they will be UDFAs.
Zack Rosenblatt
@ZackBlatt
The #Giants also signed DE Jalyn Holmes and S Henry Black.
They cut OLB Trent Harris, QB Brian Lewerke, DE Raymond Johnson and DB Jordan Mosley.
Already culling veterans. A little surprised Johnson was cut right now.
Hopefully enough rookies look good enough to keep instead
The Viking defense didn't improve much, BTW.
Grade: 75
Strong Points:
-Has the NFL ready frame and power presence right now
-Flashes an array of developed rush moves
-When the light is on, his impact is near top notch when he punches the blocker
¬Weak Points:
-Inconsistent all around when it comes to production and effort
-Urgency and quick reactions aren’t there
-Pad level gets too high, makes him an easy target
Summary:
Senior that struggled to get a ton of playing time because of the overcrowded defensive line at OSU. Holmes gets people excited because of what he would flash on a weekly to bi-weekly basis. His size and short area burst is enough to send power blockers back a couple steps. He has also shown the ability to rip under blockers and make plays in the backfield. I think if he played a little lighter, 10-15 pounds, he could be a terror. He could break out in the NFL if he ever gets more consistent snaps, but at the same time his intensity needs to be there no matter what when his number is called, something I didn’t always see in college.
NFL Comparison: Cameron Jordan / NO
was the prior regime's UDFA signing, so Schoem and Daboll have zero loyalty to the guy.
But remember the name: Raymond Johnson III. Just gotta feeling he'll end up somewhere and turn into a fairly decent player.
these signings are all on the fringe.
And that is the "fringe" of a fringe team.
Chris Rossetti is the new director of pro scouting.
Dennis Hickey is the new assistant director of player personnel.
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@art_stapleton
Holmes, a fourth-round pick out of Ohio State, has played along the defensive front. Had some success with Giants DL coach Andre Patterson in Minnesota when he moved to 3-technique, but best fit here could be as DE in 3-4 front.
Don't have an opinion on it. None of the players involved are more then backups / special teams players. Not surprised, but interested.
Plus he just had 1 pressure last year. Lacking in pass rush for a DL in any scheme will hurt you unless you're a tank against the run game.
Holmes seems like a kid who's been fine and never splashing. But he's familiar with Patterson.