It’s been nearly two decades since Priest Holmes suited up for the Longhorns, but after an incredible NFL career, the former running back returned to Texas to obtain his college degree.
After helping the Longhorns to the inaugural Big 12 Championship in his final year in 1996, Holmes signed as a free agent with the Baltimore Ravens and earned a ring in Super Bowl XXXV. In 2001, he signed with the Kansas City Chiefs and was the league’s leading rusher with 1,555 yards that season.
A three-time Pro Bowler, Holmes went on to set the NFL total touchdown season record with 27 in 2003, and also surpassed Chiefs records in career rushing attempts, career rushing yards, career touchdowns and total touchdowns.