With OTAs now opening across the NFL, the Seattle Seahawks will open training camp at the VMAC in a little over two
months, officially ushering in the first season under new coach Mike Macdonald.
In preparation for the new incoming season, we’ll be detailing every member of the Seahawks 90-man roster over the
next several weeks, diving into scheme fits, exploring best and worst case
scenarios, and predicting what to expect from each player entering the 2024 campaign.
Starring at prep powerhouse St. John Bosco High School in California and
earning four-star recruit distinction, Holani took his talents to Boise State and immediately became a star in the
Mountain West conference, eclipsing 1,000 rushing yards and scoring 10 total touchdowns as a true freshman. Injuries
and a shortened schedule due to COVID impacted his production over the next two seasons, but he rebounded with a
strong 2022 campaign, rushing for 1,157 yards and 10 touchdowns while earning All-MWC Second-Team honors. Injuries
once again limited him to just eight games as a senior, but he rushed for 748 yards and averaged almost six yards per
carry, earning an invite to the Hula Bowl and NFL Combine. Going undrafted, he signed
Offering a good blend of speed and power, Holani excelled both in gap and
zone run schemes with the Broncos when healthy, averaging nearly 3.5
rushing yards after contact per carry in his career according to Pro Football Focus. A capable receiving target with
reliable hands out of the backfield, he caught 83 percent of his 106 targets in five seasons and scored eight
touchdowns with only four drops. However, his pass protection numbers weren’t near as good with 21 pressures
allowed on 231 pass blocking reps, which creates questions about his fit as a third-down option for the Seahawks.
