2022 Football Roster
Roster
Holmes, Jacob

Jersey Number 23
Jacob Holmes
- Position:
- DL
- Height:
- 6-2
- Weight:
- 285
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Phoenix, Ariz.
- High School:
- Chandler HS
Bio
2024 (JUNIOR): Appeared in all 12 games … started in the Bulldogs’ game against Washington State (Oct. 12) … had his best game against the Cougars, finishing with six tackles, 4.0 TFL and 2.0 sacks … had 24 tackles on the year with 7.5 TFL, 3.5 sacks, and three quarterback hurries … had the most TFLs in a game with his 4.0 against Washington State since 2022 … had 10 games with at least one tackle … entered the transfer portal and was not with the team for the bowl game ... Academic All-MW.
2023 (SOPHOMORE): Appeared in all 13 games … had 17 tackles … added 7.0 TFLs and 5.0 sacks … had one forced fumble, one fumble recovery and one quarterback hurry … led the team in sacks … had the fifth-most sacks among MW players … ranked 11th in the conference in sacks per game (0.38) … had a season-high five tackles at Utah State (Oct. 13) … had a season-high 2.0 TFLs at Utah State … had a career-high 2.0 sacks against the Aggies … had a fumble recovery at Arizona State (Sept. 16) … forced a fumble against Nevada (Sept. 30) … had at least one tackle in nine games ... Academic All-MW.
2022 (FRESHMAN): Appeared in eight games … started in Fresno State’s game at UConn (Oct. 1) … recorded five tackles (three solo) on the season … had a career-high four at UConn … had one fumble recovery … also had one quarterback hurry … was one of four true freshmen to see time on the defensive line this season, one of two to earn a start ... Fall Academic All-MW.
HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Chandler High School … as a senior in 2021, he helped the team to an 11-2 record with a state championship appearance … Chandler HS ranked as the No. 3 high school football program in the state of Arizona in 2021 … was a three-year member of varsity. Holmes totaled 144 tackles (66 solo) and 29.0 tackles for loss in his varsity career. He also added 8.0 sacks, three fumble recoveries and two forced fumbles … in only three games played in 2020, he impressed with 23 tackles (18 solo) and 11 tackles for loss in that shortened season due to the COVID-19 pandemic … began his high school football career at Cesar Chavez High School before transferring to Chandler High School as a senior … first team All-Region defensive end … 2021 Phoenix Union District Defensive Player of the Year … named the 2018 Freshman Defensive Lineman of the Year at Cesar Chavez HS … coached local youth football team.
PERSONAL: From Phoenix, Arizona … son of Jacob Holmes Sr. and Sunny Bowen … has two older siblings … favorite athlete is Ray Lewis … biggest athletic thrill is walking down the tunnel on game day … had recruiting interest from Oregon State, West Virginia, Arizona, Arizona State and UTEP … chose to attend Fresno State because of the coaching staff ... majoring in mass communication and journalism with an emphasis in advertising and public relations.
2023 (SOPHOMORE): Appeared in all 13 games … had 17 tackles … added 7.0 TFLs and 5.0 sacks … had one forced fumble, one fumble recovery and one quarterback hurry … led the team in sacks … had the fifth-most sacks among MW players … ranked 11th in the conference in sacks per game (0.38) … had a season-high five tackles at Utah State (Oct. 13) … had a season-high 2.0 TFLs at Utah State … had a career-high 2.0 sacks against the Aggies … had a fumble recovery at Arizona State (Sept. 16) … forced a fumble against Nevada (Sept. 30) … had at least one tackle in nine games ... Academic All-MW.
2022 (FRESHMAN): Appeared in eight games … started in Fresno State’s game at UConn (Oct. 1) … recorded five tackles (three solo) on the season … had a career-high four at UConn … had one fumble recovery … also had one quarterback hurry … was one of four true freshmen to see time on the defensive line this season, one of two to earn a start ... Fall Academic All-MW.
HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Chandler High School … as a senior in 2021, he helped the team to an 11-2 record with a state championship appearance … Chandler HS ranked as the No. 3 high school football program in the state of Arizona in 2021 … was a three-year member of varsity. Holmes totaled 144 tackles (66 solo) and 29.0 tackles for loss in his varsity career. He also added 8.0 sacks, three fumble recoveries and two forced fumbles … in only three games played in 2020, he impressed with 23 tackles (18 solo) and 11 tackles for loss in that shortened season due to the COVID-19 pandemic … began his high school football career at Cesar Chavez High School before transferring to Chandler High School as a senior … first team All-Region defensive end … 2021 Phoenix Union District Defensive Player of the Year … named the 2018 Freshman Defensive Lineman of the Year at Cesar Chavez HS … coached local youth football team.
PERSONAL: From Phoenix, Arizona … son of Jacob Holmes Sr. and Sunny Bowen … has two older siblings … favorite athlete is Ray Lewis … biggest athletic thrill is walking down the tunnel on game day … had recruiting interest from Oregon State, West Virginia, Arizona, Arizona State and UTEP … chose to attend Fresno State because of the coaching staff ... majoring in mass communication and journalism with an emphasis in advertising and public relations.
FB Media Availability [9/9]: Ezekiel Avit, Jadon Pearson, Tim Thomas
Tuesday, September 09
FB Weekly Press Conference [9/8]
Monday, September 08
FB highlight at Oregon State [9/6/25]
Monday, September 08
Post-Game Press Conference [9/6]
Saturday, September 06