article submitted by site contributor Zane Rowland

 

Devon Holmes just closed out his senior year on the defensive line for the 10-3 Lowndes Vikings.  His season ended in impressive fashion and was named the Region 1-7A Defensive Player of the Year for the Vikings, as well as being named to the Georgia Elite Senior Game.

Holmes finished 2016 with 62 tackles, and impressively 17 of those being for a loss. He also had 4 sacks and 2 fumble recoveries in just twelve games played.

At 6’2″, 275-pounds, Devon has the size and strength to compete at the next level with ease. His best game came against the Camden County Wildcats in which he registered 9 tackles, 2 for a loss, and 1 sack.

When asked about his future, Holmes said, “I want to play college football and major in business management when I get there.”  

The Lowndes student-athlete boasts a 2.9 GPA and is on the cusp of getting it over 3.0 by the end of this semester. He has made a 3.3 his personal goal by the end of his high school career.  

Currently, he has offers from St. Augustine, Albany State, Tusculum, Tuskegee, Hampton and Savannah State – five of those coming just the last month. The senior has been visiting colleges this fall, and has taken trips to Georgia Southern, West Georgia and Jacksonville State.

Interested in recruiting Daveon Holmes? Click HERE to visit his Hudl page. Also, be sure to follow @RecruitGeorgia on Twitter to hear the latest recruiting news for the class of 17 as National Signing Day draws closer. 

 

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