Overview

Holmes saw his brother, Alex, win two national championships during his four-year career at USC as a tight end – and although the Trojans were expected to contend in 2012, the team faltered to a 7-6 record. The NCAA sanctions limited the Trojans from two season of postseason work, and Khalid (pronounced CALL-id) was a key cog in an offensive line that looked to protect Matt Barkley but failed on multiple occasions, specifically against interior blitzes.

Holmes actually played in front of Barkley at Mater Dei High School’s nationally-renowned program, earning All-American and all-state accolades. He did not see much action his first two years on campus, redshirting in 2008 and playing in just three games as a reserve the following year. Holmes stepped into the right guard spot as a sophomore, earning honorable mention all-conference honors. Despite missing spring practices before the 2011 season with a shoulder injury, his switch to center was so successful that Pac-12 coaches voted second-team all-league. In 2012, Holmes missed the Stanford contest with an ankle injury. The following week against Cal, Holmes was carted off the field for the second time in a month. He returned to a tough mathcup with Utah's Star Lotulelei and started the remainder of the season.

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