Earl Holmes was drafted No. 126 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1996 NFL Draft out of Florida A&M. 140 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 56 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #126
- Round
- 4
- Draft class
- 1996
- NFL games
- 140
- Years as starter
- 9
- Career AV
- 561st at Florida A&M
The pick
How Earl Holmes came off the board in 1996.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
-
Florida A&M
SWAC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
140 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 56 career approximate value
- Games played
- 140
- Seasons as a starter
- 9
- Career approximate value
- 561st among Florida A&M picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 3970% of career value
- Final season
- 20059 years after the draft
Around pick 126
Who came off the board on either side of Earl Holmes.
West Virginia
Baylor
Colorado College
Other LB picks from Florida A&M
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Earl Holmes in the 1996 NFL Draft
Earl Holmes is a Linebacker out of Florida A&M selected No. 126 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1996 NFL Draft. 140 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 56 career approximate value Florida A&M has produced 21 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 Earl Holmes drafted?
Earl Holmes was selected No. 126 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1996 NFL Draft (Rd 4). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1996/earl-holmes.
What college did Earl Holmes play for?
Earl Holmes played college football at Florida A&M in the SWAC. See every Florida A&M draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/florida-a-m-rattlers.
How did Earl Holmes's NFL career turn out?
140 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 56 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1996/earl-holmes.