- Takes over the starting center position heading into fall camp
- Versatile lineman made four starts at left guard in 2008
- Member of Oregon Iron Club, totaling 1,125 pounds in the clean, squat and bench during winter testing
PERSONAL — Born Jordan David Holmes on May 16, 1988 in Yuba City, Calif. Parents: Mike and Gail Holmes. Family: One brother, one sister. High School (Coach): Yuba City (Brian Brown) 2006. Major: Education. Redshirt: 2006.
2008 — Appeared in 13 games, starting four … No. 2 at center on the depth chart behind All-American Max Unger … Starting assignments came at left guard against Washington, Utah State, Purdue and UCLA – all UO victories … Part of UO’s record-setting rushing offense that ranked second nationally with 280.1 yards per game … Season-high 82 snaps against the Huskies … Selected an honorable mention academic all-conference choice.
2007 — Added quality depth to a veteran offensive line, backing up center and both guard spots … Took the field in eight of 13 games, highlighted by a 29-play effort in Oregon’s win at Michigan.
2006 — Provided major contribution during redshirt year by prepping Oregon defense, accumulating scout team offensive player of the week honors during weeks preceding Fresno State, California, Arizona and Oregon State games.
HIGH SCHOOL — The PrepStar all-region choice excelled as a two-way standout for the Honkers in addition to receiving all-area player-of-the-year honors following 2005 campaign … Yuba City’s most valuable player each of his last two years was selected first-team all Sac-Metro on offense following his final prep season after earning second-team honors as a junior … The three-time all-Metro League pick failed to allow a quarterback sack in his three years at offensive tackle and was hailed as league’s offensive line co-MVP his final prep campaign … The two-time team captain accumulated five QB takedowns, 11 tackles for loss and deflected three passes defensively his last fall while the offense sported a balanced attack (1,562 yards rushing, 1,467 yards passing) … Was credited with 56 tackles, eight quarterback sacks and two fumble recoveries in 2004 … Also excelled as a standout wrestler as the 2006 Northwest sub-section winner finished sixth in the CIF state tournament, capping his senior year with a 37-4 record (34 pins).
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