Career Summary

Yasir Holmes is a Tampa Bay outside linebacker who played at Frostburg State and Tarleton State.

A rookie-minicamp tryout led to his Buccaneers signing in May 2026.

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Early Life

Holmes is from Indian Head, Maryland.

Tarleton identifies him as Yasir Tupac Holmes and lists Indian Head as his hometown. He graduated from Lackey High School in 2021.

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High School

Holmes played receiver and safety at Lackey High School.

His prep positions preceded his transition to linebacker in college.

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College Career

Holmes played at Frostburg State before transferring to Tarleton State.

He recorded 141 tackles, 32.5 tackles for loss and 14 sacks at Frostburg State. His 2024 season included 68 tackles, 18.5 tackles for loss and eight sacks.

At Tarleton in 2025, he played 14 games and totaled 47 tackles and eight sacks, leading the team in tackles for loss and ranking second in sacks.

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Path to the NFL

Holmes earned a contract after a Buccaneers tryout.

Tampa Bay signed him on May 11, 2026. Tarleton recognized him as the 22nd player in its football history to sign into the NFL.

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NFL Career

Holmes began his professional career in Tampa Bay.

As of September 15, 2026, the Buccaneers list rookie outside linebacker No. 57 on their practice squad.

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Career Accomplishments

Holmes earned all-conference honors at both college programs.

He was first-team All-Mountain East Conference in 2024 and second-team All-United Athletic Conference in 2025. He also received UAC Defensive Player of the Week honors following Tarleton's win at Central Arkansas.

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