Lester Holmes was drafted No. 19 overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 1993 NFL Draft out of Jackson State. 102 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 38 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #19
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1993
- NFL games
- 102
- Years as starter
- 6
- Career AV
- 382nd at Jackson State
The pick
How Lester Holmes came off the board in 1993.
- Position
- Guard G
- College
-
Jackson State
SWAC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
102 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 38 career approximate value
- Games played
- 102
- Seasons as a starter
- 6
- Career approximate value
- 382nd among Jackson State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1745% of career value
- Final season
- 20007 years after the draft
Around pick 19
Who came off the board on either side of Lester Holmes.
Notre Dame
South Carolina
Ohio State · 2× Pro Bowl
Jackson State in the 1993 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other G picks from Jackson State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Lester Holmes in the 1993 NFL Draft
Lester Holmes is a Guard out of Jackson State selected No. 19 overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 1993 NFL Draft. 102 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 38 career approximate value Jackson State has produced 41 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Lester Holmes drafted?
Lester Holmes was selected No. 19 overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 1993 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1993/lester-holmes.
What college did Lester Holmes play for?
Lester Holmes played college football at Jackson State in the SWAC. See every Jackson State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/jackson-state-tigers.
How did Lester Holmes's NFL career turn out?
102 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 38 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1993/lester-holmes.