PAHOKEE – It was a short season for McKinley Holman in 2023.
In five games played, the Pahokee Blue Devils ‘25 OL (6-foot-1, 290 pounds) posted the following statistics:
•21 pancakes on the offensive line
Holman’s best individual game was in Week 5 against Palm Beach Gardens, a 34-18 win for Pahokee (6-5 final record in 2023). Here are his statistics from that one:
•6 pancakes on the offensive line
Holman on how his junior season went with Pahokee:
“Throughout the injuries this season, it went good but it could’ve been better,” Holman said. “We lost a lot of seniors, but as a team we filled the spots in and came together and played hard. Individually I wish things could’ve went differently. Playing only five games was hard because I knew I could help the team in many ways. I’m looking forward to next season with the team.”
At this time, Holman has one offer from Rhode Island. He has also garnered interest from the likes of Pitt, FIU, and USF.
Holman on the Rhode Island offer that he received on May 31, 2022:
“I remember when I got the call from Coach Custavious Patterson,” Holman said. “I was excited. I was speechless.”
FUN FACT: Patterson, who served as the Rhode Island wide receivers coach for the 2022-2023 season, is Holman’s uncle.
Holman spoke on his current relationship with Patterson, who is a Belle Glade native.
“Me and my Uncle Dilly – that’s what we call him – we have a great relationship,” Holman said. “When he comes back home every now and then, he tells me what I can do better for my game and things I should look towards in my high school career such as recruiting. I heard stories about him being a great quarterback at Glades Central. I appreciate him for being a big role model in my life and helping me with everything.”
As of late, the likes of Patterson and fellow Belle Glade native/Western Kentucky defensive backs coach Da’Von Brown have been presenting offers to our Muck natives from the ‘25 and ‘26 classes.
Holman offered his take on this situation.
“i feel that if you’re from here and make it to the next level either coaching or playing, you should always come back and support where you came from,” Holman said. “And that goes for anywhere, not just the Muck.”
With that being said, Holman is hard at work in improving his craft as a lineman.
“To improve my craft, I work out by lifting and working on my footwork,” Holman said. “I also do track by performing in the shot put, discus, and javelin. I placed in the top five each meet for every event I do so far this track season.”
Holman credits Pahokee Blue Devils head coach Matthew Sparrowhawk for his development as a lineman.
“Coach Sparrowhawk is a great coach, especially with me being on the O-line,” Holman said. “He teaches us everything we need to know. As a head coach, Coach does a great job at making sure we’re ready for every game we play. Coach as a person is very cool to be around.”
Holman has stated his individual and team goals for the upcoming 2024 season. They are as follows:
•50+ pancakes on the offensive line
“I’m also playing D-line this year,” Holman said. “I want 15+ tackles, at least 3sacks, and 10+ tackles for loss.”
Holman ultimately wants to end his high school
football career with at least two things in 2024.
“I’m looking forward to making a run at states, winning the Muck Bowl again and just overall a great senior season,” Holman said.
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