Priest Holmes
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Position: RB
Jersey #: 31
Date of Birth: October 7, 1973
Height / Weight: 5'9" / 213 lbs
Drafted: Round , Pick in 1997 by
First Team: BAL (1997)
Last Team: KC (2007)
Running Back Stats
| Year | Team | Games | Rush Att | Rush Yds | Rush TDs | Rec | Targets | Rec Yds | Rec TDs | Fumbles | Fantasy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | KC | 4 | 46 | 137 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
| 2005 | KC | 7 | 119 | 451 | 6 | 21 | 21 | 197 | 1 | 0 | 107 |
| 2004 | KC | 8 | 196 | 892 | 14 | 19 | 19 | 187 | 1 | 2 | 194 |
| 2003 | KC | 16 | 320 | 1420 | 27 | 74 | 74 | 690 | 0 | 1 | 371 |
| 2002 | KC | 14 | 313 | 1615 | 21 | 70 | 81 | 672 | 3 | 1 | 371 |
| 2001 | KC | 16 | 327 | 1555 | 8 | 62 | 75 | 614 | 2 | 1 | 273 |
| 2000 | BAL | 16 | 137 | 588 | 2 | 32 | 46 | 221 | 0 | 1 | 91 |
| 1999 | BAL | 7 | 77 | 454 | 1 | 10 | 13 | 67 | 0 | 0 | 58 |
Career Summary
Last Updated: February 10, 2025
Priest Holmes Career Overview
Date of Birth: October 7, 1973Position: Running Back (RB)
Career Timeline
- Baltimore Ravens (1997-1998)
- Drafted by the Ravens in the 3rd round of the 1997 NFL Draft (No. 114 overall).
- Played as a backup running back, contributing to the team’s running game.
- Notable for his performance in the 1998 season, where he rushed for 588 yards and scored 1 touchdown.
- Kansas City Chiefs (2001-2007)
- Signed with the Chiefs in 2001 and became the starting running back, transforming into one of the league’s premier players.
- Achieved a breakout season in 2002, rushing for 1,615 yards and scoring 21 touchdowns, leading the NFL.
- In 2003, he continued his dominance with 1,420 rushing yards and 27 total touchdowns, earning him first-team All-Pro honors.
- Holds the NFL record for the most touchdowns in a single season (27) during the 2003 season.
- Selected to three Pro Bowl appearances (2002, 2003, 2006).
- Named the NFL Offensive Player of the Year in 2002 and 2003.
- Retired after the 2007 season, finishing his career with impressive statistics: 8,172 rushing yards and 85 rushing touchdowns.
Highlights and Accomplishments
- 3-time Pro Bowl selection.
- 2-time NFL Offensive Player of the Year (2002, 2003).
- Led the NFL in rushing touchdowns (2002, 2003).
- Set the single-season touchdown record in 2003 with 27 total touchdowns.
- Inducted into the Kansas City Chiefs Hall of Fame.
Legacy
Priest Holmes is remembered as one of the most dynamic running backs of the early 2000s, showcasing exceptional vision, agility, and scoring ability. His contributions to the Kansas City Chiefs helped solidify his legacy as a franchise great.Source: gpt-4o-mini
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