George Holani
_(cropped).jpg) Holani with Boise State in 2020 | |
| No. 36 – Seattle Seahawks | |
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| Position: | Running back |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | December 16, 1999 Bellflower, California, U.S. |
| Height: | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Weight: | 218 lb (99 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | St. John Bosco (Bellflower, California) |
| College: | Boise State (2019–2023) |
| Undrafted: | 2024 |
| Career history | |
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| Roster status: | Active |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
George Holani (born December 16, 1999) is an American professional football running back for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Boise State.
Early life
[edit]Holani attended high school at St. John Bosco. Coming out of high school, Holani was rated as a three-star recruit where he decided to commit to play college football for the Boise State Broncos.[1][2]
College career
[edit]In week ten of the 2019 season, Holani got his first career start against San Jose State where he rushed for 126 yards and four touchdowns.[3] For his performance in his freshman season he was named the Mountain West Freshman of the Year.[4] Also in 2019 he was named second team all-Mountain West.[5] In Holani's first three seasons in 2019, 2020, and 2021 he rushed for 1,691 yards and nine touchdowns, while also making 47 receptions for 427 yards and five touchdowns.[6] During the 2022 season, Holani rushed for 1,157 yards and ten touchdowns, while also bringing in 24 receptions for 151 yards and three touchdowns.[7] For his performance on the 2022 season, Holani was named second-team all-Mountain West.[8] During the 2023 season, Holani rushed for 748 yards and seven touchdowns, while also bringing in 17 receptions for 199 yards.[9] After the conclusion of the 2023 season, Holani declared for the 2024 NFL draft.[10] Holani participated in the 2024 NFL combine after receiving an invite.[11]
Holani finished his Boise State career with 3,569 rushing yards and 26 touchdowns, while also hauling in 88 receptions for 777 yards and eight touchdowns.[12]
Professional career
[edit]| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 ft 10+3⁄8 in (1.79 m) |
208 lb (94 kg) |
29+3⁄4 in (0.76 m) |
9+3⁄4 in (0.25 m) |
4.52 s | 1.57 s | 2.64 s | 4.33 s | 7.32 s | 39.0 in (0.99 m) |
10 ft 7 in (3.23 m) |
24 reps | |
| All values from NFL Combine[13][14] | ||||||||||||
Holani signed with the Seattle Seahawks as an undrafted free agent on May 3, 2024.[15] He was waived on August 27, and re-signed to the practice squad.[16][17]
References
[edit]- ^ Grosbard, Adam (October 2, 2018). "St. John Bosco running back George Holani commits to Boise State". Long Beach Press-Telegram. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
- ^ Southorn, Dave (October 1, 2018). "Boise State football gets running back commitment from nation's No. 1-ranked team". Idaho Statesman. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
- ^ Prater, Mike (December 15, 2023). "Holani has built a legendary career — how do we feel about his legacy?". Idaho Press. Retrieved March 7, 2024.
- ^ Counts, Ron (December 15, 2023). "Boise State seniors, led by RB Holani, ready to ride out on 'high note' in LA Bowl". Idaho Statesman. Retrieved March 7, 2024.
- ^ Trust, Jay (December 4, 2019). "Boise State's Weaver, Williams and Holani bring home MW Player of the Year awards". KTVB. Retrieved March 7, 2024.
- ^ "George Holani". Sports Reference. Retrieved March 7, 2024.
- ^ Armstrong, Zack (August 23, 2023). "'He has it all': Boise State's Holani earns spot on Senior Bowl watch list". KTVB. Retrieved March 7, 2024.
- ^ Wustrow, John (December 17, 2023). "Despite LA Bowl loss, Holani gives his all in likely final game with Broncos". Idaho Press. Retrieved March 7, 2024.
- ^ Wustrow, John (February 13, 2024). "Holani gets invite to NFL combine". Idaho Press. Retrieved March 7, 2024.
- ^ Counts, Ron (January 12, 2024). "Offseason tracker: Which Boise State players declared for NFL Draft? Who is returning?". Idaho Statesman. Retrieved March 7, 2024.
- ^ Counts, Ron. "One of Boise State's most productive running backs earns invite to NFL Scouting Combine". Idaho Statesman. Retrieved March 7, 2024.
- ^ Armstrong, Zack (February 13, 2024). "Boise State RB George Holani earns invite to 2024 NFL Combine". KTVB. Retrieved March 7, 2024.
- ^ "George Holani Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved March 12, 2024.
- ^ "2024 NFL Draft Scout George Holani College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved March 12, 2024.
- ^ Boyle, John (May 3, 2024). "Seahawks Sign 16 Undrafted Free Agents". Seahawks.com.
- ^ Boyle, John (August 27, 2024). "Seahawks Make Roster Moves, Establish Initial 2024 53-Man Roster". Seahawks.com.
- ^ Boyle, John (August 28, 2024). "Seahawks Sign 15 To Practice Squad, Including Veteran Cornerback Artie Burns". Seahawks.com.