The Top Sophomore Offensive Tackle In Massachusetts: Grady Holmes

Grady Holmes is a 3 Star recruit who plays Offensive Tackle at Tabor Academy. Holmes is ranked among one of the top recruits in the class of 2027 and is ranked as a top 30 Offensive Tackle in the class as well. In addition, Holmes is listed among one of the top recruits in the state of Massachusetts and is listed as the #1 Offensive Tackle in the state of Massachusetts. He holds offers from schools such as Pitt, Purdue and Syracuse.

Who are some role models in your life?
My dad is my biggest role model.

What artists do you listen to pregame, to get you hyped up?
Artists I listen to pregame are BigXThePlug and Drake.

What are the strengths of your game?
My strengths are pass blocking and getting to the second level in run blocking.

What is your favorite memory of your career?
My favorite memory was beating Saint Sebastian’s on the last play of the game with 0 seconds left on a Hail Mary.

Who is the best player you have ever played with or played against in your career?
The best player I have played with was my running back this year, Hugo Djeumeni.

What is some advice you would give to an aspiring D1 athlete?
Keep working.

If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would it be?
Hawaii.

How old were you when you fell in love with the game?
I was 15 years old.

If you could meet one sports hero, who would it be?
Saquon Barkley.

What is your favorite sports moment, as a fan?
When the Patriots came back, being down 28-3 in the Super Bowl.