WATCH: Every involvement Valentine Holmes had on NFL debut for the New York Jets
Former Cronulla Sharks star Valentine Holmes has made his first appearance for the New York Jets in a preseason clash with the New York Giants.
The 24-year-old made a good impression on limited snaps, entering the game at the start of the fourth quarter where he was used both as a running back as well as a wide reciever.
While he would only rush for six yards from just three carries, Holmes found more success catching, with 30 yards on three receptions.
Valentine Holmes with his first NFL catch: a 14-yard reception. Then, takes his first big-time hit on the tackle. … He gets an 11-yard catch a few moments later. … Former rugby league star appears to have some speed and hands. #Jets
— Dennis Waszak Jr. (@DWAZ73) August 9, 2019
The Giants went on to win the match 31-22.
Holmes will be hoping he can show enough to be promoted from the practice squad and given a place on the Jets’ final 53-man playing squad ahead of the NFL season which begins in September.
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