[2] Holman started all four of his seasons at Tulane, setting school records for receptions (135) and receiving yards (1,512) by a tight end.
His 47 receptions in 1979 set a single season school record for catching by a tight end as well.
In his four seasons on the team, The Green Wave posted a 26–20 record, and made it to consecutive Bowl games for the first time ever.
[7] As of 2005, Holman's 318 receptions with the Bengals are the most ever by a tight end in franchise history and ranks him as their 6th all-time leading receiver.
After his NFL career ended, Holman served as an assistant coach for the New Orleans Saints from 1998 to 1999.