Signed by the Buccaneers as a college free agent on May 11, 2026.
Appeared in 46 career games across one season (2025) at Tarleton State University and four seasons (2021-24) at Frostburg State University, totaling 188 tackles (45.5 for loss), 22.0 sacks, five passes defensed, three forced fumbles, one fumble recovery and one blocked kick.
Started all 14 games in his lone season at Tarleton State in 2025, recording 47 tackles (13.5 for loss), 8.0 sacks and one forced fumble while earning second-team All-United Athletic Conference honors.
Led Tarleton State in tackles for loss and ranked second on the team in sacks during the 2025 season, finishing among the UAC leaders in sacks per game.
Earned first-team All-Mountain East Conference honors while at Frostburg State in 2024 after recording career highs with 68 tackles (18.5 for loss) and a career-high-tying 8.0 sacks across 11 games. He finished second in the conference in both tackles for loss and sacks.
Received honorable mention All- Mountain East Conference recognition in both 2022 and 2023. In 2023, played in nine games and recorded 43 tackles (7.5 for loss), 1.5 sacks, two passes defensed and one blocked kick.
In 2022, saw action in eight games and totaled 30 tackles (6.5 for loss), 4.5 sacks, two passes defensed, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery.
Attended Lackey High School (Indian Head, Md.).
Played wide receiver and safety during his prep career before transitioning to linebacker in college.
Was named Male Athlete of the Year at Lackey High School after lettering in football, basketball, and track and field. Was inducted into the school's Wall of Fame.
Majored in criminal justice.
Is the son of Deshaun Holmes and Shekitia Walters.
