Lamar Holmes

Lamar Holmes (born July 8, 1989) is an American football offensive tackle who is currently a member of the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the Falcons in the third round of the 2012 NFL Draft. Holmes played college football at Southern Miss. He is from Gastonia, North Carolina and attended Hunter Huss High School.

Professional career

Atlanta Falcons

Holmes was selected by the Atlanta Falcons in the third round (91st pick overall) of the 2012 NFL Draft. On September 8, 2013, Holmes played his first career start at right tackle against the New Orleans Saints. Holmes played in all 16 games with 15 starts seeing time at both right and left tackle. Holmes blocked for an offense that averaged 343.1 total yards per game in 2013, including 283.8 passing yards per game, which was the second-highest average in club history.

Holmes started at right tackle and blocked for an offense that set a franchise record for total yards with 568 yards against the New Orleans Saints on September 7, 2014.