Ralph Holley
No. 99 Toronto Argonauts | |
Born: | West Bloomfield, Michigan, U.S. | January 22, 1999
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Career information | |
Status | Active |
CFL status | American |
Position(s) | Defensive lineman |
Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) |
Weight | 285 lb (129 kg) |
College | Western Michigan |
High school | St. Mary's Preparatory |
Career history | |
As player | |
2022–2023 | Philadelphia Stars |
2023–present | Toronto Argonauts |
Career highlights and awards | |
Career stats | |
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Ralph Holley (born January 22, 1999) is an American professional football defensive lineman for the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League (CFL).
College career
[edit]Holley played college football for the Western Michigan Broncos from 2017 to 2021.[1][2] He played in 50 games where he had 138 tackles, 45.5 tackles for loss, 20.5 sacks, two forced fumbles, and one fumble recovery.[1][2]
Professional career
[edit]Philadelphia Stars
[edit]After going unsigned in the National Football League following the 2022 NFL draft, Holley played for the Philadelphia Stars in 2023 where he played in three games and recorded three tackles.[2][3]
Toronto Argonauts
[edit]On October 22, 2023, it was announced that Holley had signed with the Toronto Argonauts.[4] He didn't dress for a game in 2023, but was retained for the following season.[5] At the conclusion of training camp in 2024, Holley accepted a practice roster position, but soon after made his CFL debut in the team's second game of the season on June 22, 2024, against the Edmonton Elks where he had one defensive tackle.[2][6]
Personal life
[edit]Holley was born to parents Melonee and Ralph Holley.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Ralph Holley". Western Michigan Broncos. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
- ^ a b c d "Ralph Holley". Toronto Argonauts. Retrieved July 14, 2024.
- ^ "Bears kick off rookie minicamp at Halas Hall". Chicago Bears. May 6, 2022.
- ^ "Argos add two Americans; Extend two Canadians". Toronto Argonauts. October 22, 2023.
- ^ "Transactions – Football player trades and signings". Canadian Football League. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
- ^ "Games Notes" (PDF). Canadian Football League. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
External links
[edit]- 1999 births
- Living people
- American football defensive linemen
- Canadian football defensive linemen
- Philadelphia Stars (2022) players
- Players of American football from Oakland County, Michigan
- Players of Canadian football from Michigan
- St. Mary's Preparatory alumni
- Toronto Argonauts players
- Western Michigan Broncos football players