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Jabari Holloway
No. 89
Position: Tight end
Personal information
Born: (1978-12-18) December 18, 1978 (age 46)
Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Height: 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight: 260 lb (118 kg)
Career information
High school: Sandy Creek (Tyrone, Georgia)
College: Notre Dame
NFL Draft: 2001 / Round: 4 / Pick: 119
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Receptions: 15
Receiving yards: 157
Player stats at PFR

Jabari Jelani Holloway, born on December 18, 1978, is a former American football player. He played as a tight end in the National Football League (NFL). He was part of the New England Patriots and Houston Texans teams.

Early Life and College Football

Jabari Holloway grew up in Atlanta, Georgia. He went to Sandy Creek High School in Tyrone, Georgia. After high school, he played college football at the University of Notre Dame. Playing for Notre Dame helped him prepare for a professional career.

Playing in the NFL

The New England Patriots chose Jabari Holloway in the fourth round of the 2001 NFL draft. This meant he was picked as the 119th player overall. He started his NFL journey with the Patriots in the 2001 NFL season.

After playing for the Patriots, he joined the Houston Texans. He played for the Texans during the 2002 NFL season and 2003 NFL season. In total, he played in 26 games during his two-year career. He started 17 of those games.

Super Bowl Champion

One of the biggest highlights of Jabari Holloway's career was winning the Super Bowl XXXVI. This happened with the New England Patriots. They won against the St. Louis Rams in a very exciting game. Winning the Super Bowl is a huge achievement for any football player.

Career Statistics

During his time in the NFL, Jabari Holloway had 15 receptions. A reception is when a player catches a pass. He gained a total of 157 receiving yards. These yards are the distance he ran after catching the ball.

He also signed with the Washington Redskins before the 2005 NFL season. However, he was released from the team shortly after.

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