Oklahoma State Officially Lands Cornerback Help In SEC Transfer

Christian Holmes Transfers to Oklahoma State

Christian Holmes Twitter

Per Christian Holmes twitter, the Missouri DB transfer has committed to Oklahoma State.

Excited for this next step, can’t wait to be a part of the Cowboy family! #GoPokes 🤠🐎 pic.twitter.com/TdiBhGMxQZ

— Christian Holmes (@sip_662) February 10, 2020

Holmes was on campus a few weeks ago for a visit with the staff and coaches and apparently felt comfortable with making a decision. Right after that visit Chuba Hubbard alluded on social media that Holmes had committed but we were not sure until now. 

This addition is one that may pay off very quickly for the Cowboys in the secondary, which is looking to replace one of its corners, previously held by the now graduated AJ Green.

Before the 2017 season, Holmes was expected to be a starter in the secondary but injured his shoulder in fall camp, causing him to miss the entire season. He came back in 2018 after rehabbing and played in all 13 games, starting the last 8, getting better with every game. He led the team with 12 pass breakups, collected two interceptions, one a 42 yard pick 6 and the other coming against Jake Fromm of then #2 Georgia. Holmes also managed to collect his season high in tackles against #13 Florida, registering 8 total tackles.

According to ESPN, in 2019 Holmes had another productive season, racking up 29 tackles and 4 pass breakups.

On January 24th, Holmes announced his intent to transfer from Missouri as a graduate transfer. Because he is a graduate transfer, he will be immediately eligible to play for the Cowboys provided he graduates at the end of this semester.

Thank you Mizzou nation. 🖤 pic.twitter.com/VVMwyiKbi4

— Christian Holmes (@sip_662) January 24, 2020

With this addition to the recruiting class, the scholarship total is now up to 24, leaving one spot open able to be filled.

The depth at defensive back was one of the bigger concerns on a defense that doesn’t have man concerns but that is no longer the case. Holmes provides not only depth but also very valuable experience, facing some of the best teams in the nation the past few seasons.