
Jevon Holland
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Experience: 6 years
Height: 6-1
Age: 26
Weight: 207 lbs
College: Oregon
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Biography
Played four seasons for the Miami Dolphins (2021-24) and totaled 296 tackles, 25 passes defensed, 10 quarterback hits, 9 tackles for loss, 5 interceptions, 5.0 sacks, 5 forced fumbles and 4 fumble recoveries.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
- Played four seasons for the Miami Dolphins (2021-24) and totaled 296 tackles, 25 passes defensed, 10 quarterback hits, 9 tackles for loss, 5 interceptions, 5.0 sacks, 5 forced fumbles and 4 fumble recoveries.
- In 2024, started all 15 games he played in and finished with 62 tackles, 4 passes defensed, 2 quarterback hits, 2 tackles for loss, 1.0 sack and 1 forced fumble.
- Played in 12 games (12 starts) in 2023 and recorded 73 tackles, 4 passes defensed, 3 tackles for loss, 3 forced fumbles, 1 interception and 1 fumble recovery…In Week 1 at the Chargers, notched a career-high 14 tackles and 1 tackle for loss…Became the first Dolphins DB since Reshad Jones at Kansas City on Dec. 24, 2017, to produce 14+ tackles in a single game…Recorded 11 tackles in Week 2 to become the first Dolphins DB since Minkah Fitzpatrick in 2018 to record consecutive games with 10+ tackles…
- Started all 17 games for the Dolphins in 2022…Played in 1,129 defensive snaps for the Dolphins (98.69%), the most on the team…Ranked 4th on the team in tackles with 93…Also produced 7 passes defensed, 2 interceptions, 1.5 sacks, 1 quarterback hit, 1 forced fumble and 1 tackle for loss.
- Saw action in 16 games and made 13 starts as a rookie in 2021…Finished with 68 tackles, 10 passes defensed, 7 quarterback hits, 3 tackles for loss, 3 fumble recoveries and 2.5 sacks…His 10 passes defensed tied Kader Kohou for the 5th-most by a Dolphins rookie.
NOTES TO KNOW
- In the NFL's first-ever Black Friday game (11/24/23) against the Jets, Holland intercepted Jets QB Tim Boyle on a first-half Hail Mary attempt and returned it 99 yards for a touchdown…It marked the longest interception returned for a touchdown by a Dolphin since S Brock Marion vs. Buffalo on 1/6/02.
COLLEGE
- Spent two seasons at Oregon (2018-19)…Was one of four players to record 4+ interceptions in both 2018 and 2019…Was the first Oregon player to lead the team in interceptions in consecutive years since 2006-07.
- Named second-team All-Pac-12 by the AP in 2019 after posting 66 tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss and 4 interceptions…Also returned 16 punts for 244 yards with a long return of 81 yards.
- As a freshman, tied for 10th in the nation with a team-high 5 interceptions…Added 44 tackles and 11 passes defensed.
PERSONAL
- Born in Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada…Was raised in the San Francisco area.
- His father, John Robert Holland, and his brother, Jamirr Holland, both played in the CFL.
- Attended Bishop O'Dowd High School in Oakland, California…Rated the 2nd-best athlete by ESPN…Was a consensus four-star prospect by all major outlets…Played both wide receiver and cornerback.
MAIN TRANSACTIONS
- Originally a 2nd-round (36th pick overall) draft choice by the Miami Dolphins in 2021.
- Signed as a free agent by the New York Giants on 3/13/25.