Sir Purr
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“When I heard the play and I was peeking, I was like, ‘Ah, I think I might get it,’” Holyfield said. “It was very exciting. No better person than Will to throw it to me.”
Late in the fourth quarter, Holyfield bounced outside and made a couple defenders miss for an 11-yard touchdown run.
He showed good speed to gain the edge, which is something people doubted he could do at this level after his much-maligned 40-yard dash at the scouting combine.
“I’ve gotten the corner before in college. I ran bad in Indy and got slow, I guess,” Holyfield joked. “But I just play my game, when I see an opening I run to it.”
With rookie running back Jordan Scarlett sitting out with a back injury, Holyfield got a lot of work and he took advantage. Accounting for both of your team's touchdowns is a nice way to get started for an undrafted rookie battling to earn a roster spot.
“Other than the fumble,” Holyfield said, “then I’d be really happy.”