USC countdown to kickoff: Recalling Trojans tight end Alex Holmes
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Countdown to kickoff is back! USC will kick off its 2026 football season on August 29 when the Trojans host San Jose State at the Coliseum. In this series, we will be counting down the days until the season opener by highlighting a notable Trojan who wore each number.
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Today, we take a look at former USC tight end Alex Holmes.
Position: Tight end
Years played at USC: 2000-2004
Career highlights: Holmes played tight end for Pete Carroll's loaded USC teams of the early 2000s. As a senior in 2004, he caught 24 passes for 244 yards, helping the Trojans win their second consecutive national championship.
Holmes's impact with USC went far beyond the field, however. A 2023 story from The Athleticdetailed how Holmes played a vital role in helping Carroll and his staff recruit numerous stars to the Trojans, including Matt Leinart, Reggie Bush, LenDale White, Dwayne Jarrett, and many others.
After USC: Holmes signed with the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent following the 2005 NFL Draft. He appeared in eight games with the team, catching one pass for two yards.
Holmes's younger brother, Khaled, played offensive line at USC from 2008-2012.
This article originally appeared on Trojans Wire: USC football countdown to kickoff recalls Trojans TE Alex Holmes