Holmes later played one season for the Detroit Wheels of the World Football League.
[1] Holmes was selected by the Minnesota Vikings in the 12th round, with the 310th overall pick, of the 1971 NFL draft.
[2] He played in one regular season game for the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League in 1971.
[1] In the 59th Grey Cup on November 28, 1971, Holmes recovered the infamous fourth quarter fumble by Toronto Argonauts running back Leon McQuay as Calgary later won the game.
[2] He played for the Detroit Wheels of the World Football League in 1974 and made one interception.