Kenny Holmes was drafted No. 18 overall by the Tennessee Titans in the 1997 NFL Draft out of Miami. 98 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 40 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #18
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1997
- NFL games
- 98
- Years as starter
- 5
- Career AV
- 4049th at Miami
The pick
How Kenny Holmes came off the board in 1997.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- College
-
Miami
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
98 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 40 career approximate value
- Games played
- 98
- Seasons as a starter
- 5
- Career approximate value
- 4049th among Miami picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1948% of career value
- Final season
- 20036 years after the draft
Around pick 18
Who came off the board on either side of Kenny Holmes.
Florida
California · 3× Pro Bowl
Alabama
Miami in the 1997 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DE picks from Miami
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Kenny Holmes in the 1997 NFL Draft
Kenny Holmes is a Defensive end out of Miami selected No. 18 overall by the Tennessee Titans in the 1997 NFL Draft. 98 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 40 career approximate value Miami has produced 265 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 Kenny Holmes drafted?
Kenny Holmes was selected No. 18 overall by the Tennessee Titans in the 1997 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1997/kenny-holmes.
What college did Kenny Holmes play for?
Kenny Holmes played college football at Miami in the ACC. See every Miami draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/miami-hurricanes.
How did Kenny Holmes's NFL career turn out?
98 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 40 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1997/kenny-holmes.