Ray Holley (born June 14, 1990) is a gridiron football running back who is currently a free agent. He formerly attended Louisiana Tech University where he played college football for the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs.
Free agent | |
Date of birth | June 14, 1990 |
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Place of birth | Orange, California |
Career information | |
Status | Active |
CFL status | International |
Position(s) | RB |
Height | 5 ft 9 in (175 cm) |
Weight | 200 lb (91 kg) |
US college | Louisiana Tech |
High school | El Modena High School |
Career history | |
As player | |
2013 | Baltimore Ravens* |
2013 | Seattle Seahawks* |
2015 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats |
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
Career stats | |
Early career
Holley played high school football at El Modena High School before attending Orange Coast College for two years. In 2009, he recorded 311 carries for a school-best 1,457 rushing yards. He transferred to Louisiana Tech to play for the Bulldogs in 2010, where he played until 2012. Holley missed games during 2011 due to a season-ending back injury.[1] In his final year with the Bulldogs, he ran for 1,090 yards and 13 touchdowns.[2]
Professional career
Holley was eligible for the 2013 NFL Draft and participated in Louisiana Tech's Pro Day that year.[3] Holley initially drew interest from multiple teams, including tryouts from the New England Patriots and the Dallas Cowboys, but went undrafted.[4][5] He was eventually signed by the Baltimore Ravens as a free agent shortly after the draft.[6] He was later released and joined the Seattle Seahawks for a short period of time prior to the start of the regular season.[7]
Holley worked part-time installing air conditioners until April 2015, but attended the Hamilton Tiger-Cats free agent camp that month.[8] He signed with the Tiger-Cats in late May. Due to injuries to Mossis Madu and C. J. Gable, Holley became the starting running back for the Tiger-Cats in June.[9] He made his CFL debut starting in the season opener against the Calgary Stampeders on June 26, 2015, where he rushed for 24 yards on 8 carries.[10]