The Draft Bomb · Prospect profile2027 Draft · BB #017
DL· #2 DL· Round 1· Tier 2 · Pro Bowl ceiling
A.J.
Holmes Jr..
Bomb Grade
82.3/100
Big Board #17
DL· #2 DL· Round 1· Tier 2 · Pro Bowl ceiling
A.J.
Holmes Jr..
Texas Tech· Sr· 6'5"· 296 lb(School-listed)
"Few 296-pound players explode off the snap like A.J. Holmes Jr. His blend of first-step quickness, length, and raw power allows him to consistently collapse pockets from the interior. While his pass-rush plan is rudimentary and he plays high at times, his scheme versatility and motor are undeniable. Holmes projects as an immediate, disruptive starter on the interior defensive line."
A.J. Holmes Jr.
What he does well
- 01Elite point-of-attack power — Consistently resets the line of scrimmage with top-tier functional strength, collapsing pockets with a bull rush.
- 02Alignment versatility 3-tech to 5-tech — Effective at multiple defensive front positions, capable against interior guards and exterior tackles.
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