Jalyn Holmes

Defensive End – Senior

Ohio State

Alex Khvatov:  Tell us about the first day of practice here at the Senior Bowl.

Jalyn Holmes:  It was good.  We were intense.  The DL did good.  We focused on technique today.

Alex Khvatov:  You felt the energy here from the defensive coaching staff on the first day.  Is there a big difference between Ohio State and NFL coaching?

Jalyn Holmes:  No, it is pretty much the same.  The coaches at Ohio State have been in the NFL.

Alex Khvatov:  What did you learn the most from Urban Meyer and the rest of the Ohio State coaching staff?

Jalyn Holmes:  Practice the fundamentals and focus on the little things.  Little things turn into big things.

Alex Khvatov:  Give me a quick scouting report on your teammate DL Tyquan Lewis.

Jalyn Holmes:  He is powerful.  He is quick off the ball.  He is a student of the game.

Alex Khvatov:  What are your strengths on the field?

Jalyn Holmes:  Quick off the ball, good pass rusher, powerful and a student of the game.

Alex Khvatov:  Who was the toughest player that you have played against?

Jalyn Holmes:  My own teammate Billy Price.  He is so strong.  He is smart.  He is the center who is the smartest player on the offense.  He helped JT a lot.  He has great fundamentals.

Alex Khvatov:  What was the highlight for you at Ohio State?

Jalyn Holmes:  Coming back against Penn State.  We rallied together and we came back to win that game.  It felt great.  We stuck to the game plan.

Alex Khvatov:  Finish the sentence, Jalyn Holmes is….

Jalyn Holmes:  Versatile.