Jonathan Holland (American football)


Jonathan Holland is a former American football wide receiver. He was signed by the Edmonton Eskimos of the Canadian Football League in 2011, but was released prior to the regular season. He was drafted by the Oakland Raiders in the seventh round of the 2007 NFL Draft. He played college football at Louisiana Tech.

Early years

Holland attended Mangham High School in Mangham, Louisiana, where he lettered in football and track. In track, he placed first at the Louisiana Class 1A State Track Meet on the 400 meter dash with a time of 50.41 seconds.

Professional career

Oakland Raiders

Holland was drafted by the Oakland Raiders in the seventh round of the 2007 NFL Draft. He was placed on injured reserve on July 24, 2007, ending his rookie season.
Holland was promoted to the active roster on December 4, 2008 after the team waived offensive lineman Dylan Gandy. Holland was waived/injured by the Raiders on August 9, 2010.