DeVonte Holloman
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Career Summary
DeVonte Holloman played linebacker for the Dallas Cowboys after a college career at South Carolina. He later became a high-school football coach.
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High School
At South Pointe High School, Holloman earned all-state honors and helped his team finish 15-0 with a South Carolina Class 4A championship.
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College Career
Holloman spent four years at South Carolina, becoming a starting strong safety as a sophomore. He later played the Gamecocks' hybrid safety-linebacker position known as Spur.
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Path to the NFL
Dallas selected Holloman in the sixth round of the 2013 NFL Draft, with the 185th overall pick.
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NFL Career
Holloman played nine games during his rookie season in 2013. A recurring neck injury ended his NFL playing career in 2014.
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Career Accomplishments
Holloman finished his rookie season with two sacks and double-digit tackles against Philadelphia.
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Playing Style
In a February 2014 assessment, Cowboys analyst Bryan Broaddus highlighted Holloman's awareness around the ball and versatility. Dallas used the converted safety at middle linebacker in nickel packages and as a blitzer.
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Legacy
Holloman was inducted into the York County Sports Hall of Fame in 2024.
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Post-Career
After his NFL career, Holloman coached at Beaufort High School. He returned to South Pointe in 2019 and led the program to a South Carolina Class 4A championship in 2021.
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24017, 00-0030102, 1991-02-12, DeVonte Holloman, Christopher, Holloman
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