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Holmes hosts youth football camp in hometown
Jalyn Holmes’s mind isn’t completely away from football during the break before training camp.
The Vikings defensive tackle recently hosted his inaugural youth football camp in his hometown of Norfolk, Virginia.
Megan Plain of WTRK 3 News was at the camp and caught up with Holmes, who said he was glad to be able to give back to those close to him.
“It’s so fun, seeing these kids smiling and competing,” Holmes told Plain. “You got a little trash talking going on, you got a little of everything going on, and that’s everything I stand for.
“I just want to teach them to learn how to compete,” Holmes added. “Whether it’s the football field or classroom, you always have to compete and sometimes if you lose, it’s OK. You got to keep going.”
Holmes, a fourth-round pick in the 2018 NFL Draft, played at defensive end and defensive tackle in his rookie season.
He chatted with the Twin Cities media during minicamp and said he was eager for his second season in the league. Holmes is among a handful of defensive tackles looking to earn playing time behind starters Linval Joseph and Shamar Stephen.
“Just getting stronger with my hands. Playing the guy in front of me instead of trying to do everything at one time,” Holmes said. “Just fundamentals of the 3-technique.
“I feel like I have a home at 3-technique,” Holmes added. “Now I’m just trying to get better every day.”