| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 28, 1973 Tallahassee, Florida, U.S. |
| Playing career | |
| 1992–1995 | Florida A&M |
| 1996–2001 | Pittsburgh Steelers |
| 2002 | Cleveland Browns |
| 2003–2005 | Detroit Lions |
| Position(s) | Linebacker |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 2008–2010 | Florida A&M (co-DC/LB) |
| 2011–2012 | Florida A&M (DC/LB) |
| 2012–2014 | Florida A&M |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 6–16 |
Earl L. Holmes (born April 28, 1973) is a former American football linebacker and former head coach at Florida A&M University. He was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 4th round of the 1996 NFL draft 126th overall out of Florida A&M University. Holmes was inducted into the FAMU Hall of Fame in July 2005 to join the likes of Alonzo S. "Jake" Gaither and FAMU'S "Famed Final Four of 1952."[1]