| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born: | January 22, 1950 Miami, Florida, U.S. |
| Died: | December 24, 2015 (aged 65) Hemingway, South Carolina, U.S. |
| Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Weight: | 251 lb (114 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Mays |
| College: | North Carolina A&T |
| Position: | Guard/tackle |
| NFL draft: | 1971 / Round: 5 / Pick: 122 |
| Career history | |
| Player stats at PFR | |
Melvin Holmes (January 22, 1950 – December 24, 2015) was an American football player with the Pittsburgh Steelers from 1971 to 1973.[1] He is the father of Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes.
Holmes was born in Miami, Florida. He played high school football at Mays High School in Miami, and college football at North Carolina A&T State University.[2][3]
He was drafted in 1971 by the Pittsburgh Steelers. Recently he also lectured at Upward Bound program.[4]