The Edmonton Elks released defensive back Gavin Holmes from the practice squad on Tuesday.
Gavin Holmes is five foot eleven and weighs 185 pounds. The 24-year-old from New Orleans, Louisiana, signed with the Detroit Lions as an undrafted free agent on April 27, 2025. He was released on June 2, 2025. The Edmonton Elks signed Holmes to the practice squad on October 6, 2025.
Collegiately, Holmes played three seasons at Wake Forest (2020-22) with 45 tackles (26 solos, 9 assists), three tackles for loss, two interceptions for 34 yards, one touchdown, 13 pass breakups, and one forced fumble in 27 games for the Demon Deacons.
Then, he transferred to Texas (2023-24) with 30 tackles (23 solos, 7 assists), half a tackle for loss, and five pass breakups in 30 games for the Longhorns.
