Priest Anthony Holmes (born October 7, 1973 in Fort Smith, Arkansas) is former American football running back of the National Football League. He was originally signed by the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent in 1997. He played college football at Texas.
Holmes earned a Super Bowl ring with the Ravens in Super Bowl XXXV. After rushing for just over 2,000 yards in four seasons in Baltimore, Holmes experienced breakout success after signing with the Kansas City Chiefs as a free agent in 2001. During his seven-year stint with the Chiefs, Holmes was a three-time All-Pro, three-time Pro Bowl selection and was named NFL Offensive Player of the Year in 2002. Holmes sat out the 2006 season with a neck injury, and after a brief comeback attempt in 2007 retired from the NFL.
Holmes was raised in San Antonio, Texas, where he continues to maintain a home. After leading his team to the Texas state high school championship game and graduating from John Marshall High School, he played college football for The University of Texas, where he played with future Heisman Trophy winner Ricky Williams.
