Holmes is a dynamic two-way player, but will settle down at DB long-term for Kennesaw State. Holmes is a truly impressive playmaker with the ball in his hands, which will give him special teams value. His short-area quickness, explosiveness, and general athleticism are on full display when rattling off explosive runs. Even with a lack of prototype size, I am confident this guy will be hard to separate against, and his ball production on both sides of the ball really sticks out to me.

Jordan Holmes Jordan Holmes DB Pike Road | 2026 AL has made a massive impact in all three phases of the game for Pike Road this season.

“At DB, Holmes showcases exceptional ball skills and the ability to cover both quick slot receivers and bigger threats on the outside. He’s quick on his feet, plays with great instincts, and uses his hands to make plays on the ball.

Offensively, Holmes thrives as a rusher/receiver by using his vision and speed. He’s great at following blocks, can make defenders miss, and has top-end athleticism he uses to create huge plays both on the ground and out in the secondary.“

Holmes has had an incredible season on both sides of the ball. He’s a dynamic playmaker everyone should take a look at. Check out some of his film below:

Jordan Holmes Jordan Holmes DB Pike Road | 2026 AL has been one of the most exciting players in the state this season at Pike Road.

“Offensively, Holmes thrives as a rusher/receiver by using his vision and speed. He’s great at following blocks, can make defenders miss, and has top-end athleticism he uses to create huge plays both on the ground and out in the secondary.“

Holmes was once again unstoppable. He took 10 carries for 86 yards and one TD, hauled in 3 passes for 56 yards and one TD, and brought in an INT on defense as well.

You’ve got to check out some of Holmes’ film below. He’s such a talented player in the 2026 class.

Holmes continues to shine as one of the savviest defensive backs in his class. In Week 5, he displayed an advanced feel for zone coverage, baiting quarterbacks into poor decisions and breaking on throws with precision timing. His hands are good enough to turn deflections into takeaways, and once the ball is in his grasp, his return vision takes over. A natural playmaker, Holmes doubles as a dangerous return ace who can flip field position in a heartbeat.

Few prospects in the state can match Holmes’ versatility. At 3-0, he’s had his fingerprints all over Pike Road’s hot start, serving as one of the most underrated two-way players in Alabama.

Defensively, Holmes is instinctive and diagnoses plays quickly. His closing speed leads to interceptions, PBUs, and blown-up passing concepts. He’s comfortable in zone, reads the quarterback’s eyes, and is a reliable tackler in space. With a PBU or INT in every game so far, Holmes has also maintained his role as an offensive weapon — eclipsing 100+ all-purpose yards in every outing and adding value on both sides of the ball.

Jordan Holmes Jordan Holmes DB Pike Road | 2026 AL has been one of the top two-way players in the state since his freshman season and just opened up the season with a dominant performance in Pike Road’s 21-14 win over Prattville.

“At DB, Holmes showcases exceptional ball skills and the ability to cover both quick slot receivers and bigger threats on the outside. He’s quick on his feet, plays with great instincts, and uses his hands to make plays on the ball.

Offensively, Holmes thrives as a rusher/receiver by using his vision and speed. He’s great at following blocks, can make defenders miss, and has top-end athleticism he uses to create huge plays both on the ground and out in the secondary.“

Holmes had an INSANE start to the season- hauling in 9 receptions for 141 yards and one TD on offense and 3 INTs (one returned for 6) on defense.

Take a look at one of Holmes’ picks last night- he went off: (credit to @SouthernCharmSp)

Jordan Holmes Jordan Holmes DB Pike Road | 2026 AL has been one of our top ATHs in the state since his freshman season. We can’t wait to see what he does in the 6A this fall.

“At DB, Holmes showcases exceptional ball skills and the ability to cover both quick slot receivers and bigger threats on the outside. He’s quick on his feet, plays with great instincts, and uses his hands to make plays on the ball.

Offensively, Holmes thrives as a rusher/receiver by using his vision and speed. He’s great at following blocks, can make defenders miss, and has top-end athleticism he uses to create huge plays both on the ground and out in the secondary.“

Holmes made plays all over the field last fall. He ended the year with:

710 rushing yards and 9 TDs on the ground, 214 passing yards and 5 TDs through the air, 185 yards and one TD as a receiver- AND 80 total tackles (4 for loss), 21 PBUs, 3 INTs, 2 FR, and 1 FF on defense.

Earlier this offseason, Holmes committed to Kennesaw State!

Holmes and Pike Road have a big season in store this fall- be sure to watch some of his film below!

Jordan Holmes Jordan Holmes DB Pike Road | 2026 AL is a dynamic ATH/DB out of Pike Road who is coming off his best season yet.

At DB, Holmes showcases exceptional ball skills and the ability to cover both quick slot receivers and bigger threats on the outside. He’s quick on his feet, plays with great instincts, and uses his hands to make plays on the ball.

Offensively, Holmes thrives as a rusher/receiver by using his vision and speed. He’s great at following blocks, can make defenders miss, and has top-end athleticism he uses to create huge plays both on the ground and out in the secondary.  

Holmes made plays all over the field last fall. He ended the year with 710 rushing yards and 9 TDs on the ground, 214 passing yards and 5 TDs through the air, and 185 yards and a TD as a receiver- AND 80 total tackles (4 for loss), 21 PBUs, 3 INTs, 2 FR, and 1 FF on defense.

Holmes had a huge week in the recruiting world- picking up offers from Coastal Carolina, Army, and Air Force!

Holmes has been a top player in his class since his freshman season- be sure to check out his tape below!

Jordan Holmes Jordan Holmes DB Pike Road | 2026 AL is a dynamic two-way player with elite instincts in the secondary and playmaking ability on offense. As a defensive back, he showcases exceptional ball skills and the ability to cover both quick slot receivers and bigger outside threats. Offensively, his vision and agility make him a threat whenever the ball is in his hands, whether at wide receiver or running back. His ability to read plays before they develop gives him an edge in coverage and run support. With his athleticism and football IQ, Holmes has the potential to be a game-changer at the next level.

Holmes is an athletic cornerback with exceptional recovery speed, allowing him to stay in phase with even the fastest receivers. His footwork is crisp, and he rarely gives up leverage, making him a difficult matchup for opposing offenses. He plays with strong hands, disrupting catches at the point of contact and forcing incompletions. Holmes is also aggressive in run support, shedding blocks and making key stops in open space. His blend of technique and athleticism makes him one of the most well-rounded DBs in his class.