5th season with Lions. 18 seasons with St. Louis/LA Rams (2003-20), rising from PR intern to director of college scouting (2013-20). Started in PR, transitioned to scouting with help from RBs coach Wilbert Montgomery. Part of Rams staff that drafted Todd Gurley, Aaron Donald, Jared Goff. Two-time PFWA Executive of the Year (2023, 2024). Father Melvin Holmes played OL for Steelers (1971-73); uncle Luther Bradley was Lions 1st-round pick (1978). Played DT at NC A&T; graduated cum laude with journalism/mass communications degree. Launched Wally Triplett Fellowship (2024) for minority students in sports careers. Tampa, FL native.