Chris Holmes joined the Winston-Salem State football staff as the offensive line/run game coach and co-recruiting coordinator.
Holmes spent the last five seasons (2017-2021) at Fayetteville State University as the Offensive Line Coach/Run Game Coordinator. While a member of the Broncos staff, he assisted in securing four CIAA Southern Division Championships, set and broke FSU run game records in rushing, and developed multiple athletic talents. FSU was ranked nationally in scoring offense, points per game and rushing offense. In 2021, they averaged 30.5 points per game and 157 rushing yards per game. FSU Broncos finished the regular season number one in the CIAA for sacks allowed and developed five offensive all-conference players. Under Holmes’ tutelage, Greg Brooks flourished as a player and was awarded the 2021 Offensive Lineman of the Year and CIAA Man of the Year. In 2018 the Broncos run game set the school record for rush yards per game at 218 ypg. During the 2017 season, Stevie Green set the single season rushing record (1257 yards), single season rushing TD’s (15) and single season team rushing TD’s (29). Holmes’ spirit of excellence and mentoring propelled multiple athletic talents to be garnished with accolades and achievements which include two All-Americans, Tyreek Bailey (OL-2018) and Greg Brooks (OL-2021); numerous All-CIAA performers while at FSU (18); undrafted Free agent Kion Smith (OL) currently with the MIA dolphins; and recruited Josh Williams (CB) who was the first HBCU player drafted in the 2022 NFL Draft.
Prior to FSU, Holmes spent the 2016 season with Elizabeth City State University as the Offensive Line Coach and Co-Offensive Coordinator.
For the 2014- 2015 season Holmes coached at Mississippi Valley State University, for which he served as running backs/assistant offensive line coach. During his time with the Delta Devils, he coached and recruited undrafted free agents Sean Brown (OL) and Golden Ukonu (OL).
He spent the 2011-2013 seasons as the tight end and assistant offensive line coach at Jackson State University. While at JSU, the Tigers finished first in the SWAC East and competed for the SWAC Championship in 2012 and in 2013 when he assisted in developing three All-Americans, Renty Rollings (TE), Roderick Glady (OL) and Jordan Arthur (OL).
Holmes spent his undergraduate years playing for Jackson State University 2009 &2010 and Grand Rapids Community College 2006-2008; where he was named a junior college All-American.
Holmes holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics and a Masters in Sports Science both from Jackson State University.
