Santonio Holmes

Santonio Holmes is a retired professional football player and current collegiate coach originally from Florida. He spent nine years in the National Football League as a Wide Receiver, primarily representing the Pittsburgh Steelers and the New York Jets.

Throughout his career, he became known for his clutch playmaking, most notably catching the iconic game-winning touchdown to secure Super Bowl XLIII for the Steelers and earning Super Bowl MVP honors.

Player Profile, High School, and College Career

Santonio Holmes Jr. was born on March 3, 1984, in Belle Glade, Florida, USA. The Wide Receiver stands 180 cm tall, and his weight was last listed at 87 kg.

He attended Glades Central High School in his hometown. Following graduation, Holmes committed to play for Ohio State University from 2002 to 2005. During his time with the Buckeyes, he helped the team secure a BCS National Championship in 2002 and later earned First-team All-Big Ten honors in 2005.

Professional Career

He was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers during the 2006 NFL Draft. They picked him in round 1, and he was the 25th overall selection.

During his professional career, he established himself as a dynamic deep threat in Pittsburgh, forever etching his name in NFL history with his spectacular toe-tap catch to win the Super Bowl in 2009. In 2010, he was traded to the New York Jets, where he spent four seasons as a primary offensive weapon and team captain.

He concluded his playing days after a brief one-year stint with the Chicago Bears in 2014.

Following his playing career, he transitioned to the sidelines. As of 2026, he serves as the wide receivers coach for the Central State University Marauders in Ohio.

Career Highlights:

• 2009 – Super Bowl Champion (XLIII)
• 2009 – Super Bowl MVP (XLIII)
• 2005 – First-team All-Big Ten
• 2002 – BCS National Champion