76 -- Norvell Holmes

Defensive Tackle 6-3/295 RS-Freshman Bellflower, Calif. St. John Bosco High ‘01

High school highlights
Attended St. John Bosco High, graduating in June 2000…coached in football by Kiki Mendoza…captain of team senior year…also played basketball as a freshman…as a SOPHOMORE was team’s defensive rookie of the year…named to the All-Del Rey League second team…during JUNIOR year was a first team all-Del Rey League pick on defense and won the team’s award as the Iron Man (2-way player)…also won the team’s strength award…SENIOR year had 47 tackles in 10 games, made two sacks, picked off one pass and recovered two fumbles…named to the All-Serra League first team…the Braves’ co-MVP winner…picked to the All-Far West teams by Prep Star Magazine and Super Prep Magazine.

WSU highlights
FRESHMAN (2001-02): Enrolled at WSU in January, 2001 and participated in spring drills…redshirt season.

Personal
Norvell Holmes…born 12-18-81…mother Claudia Holmes…father deceased…one brother Kenny…looking at a business management or computer technology major at WSU…first signed with WSU in February 2000, did not enroll in August, as originally planned.