NC State’s Deonte Holden to Play in NFLPA Collegiate Bowl

Graduate Redshirt Senior Defensive End Deonte Holden will be playing in the NFL Players Association Collegiate Bowl.

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Congrats to @honchoholden for his invitation to the @NFLPABowl!#1Pack1Goal 🐺🐺🏈 pic.twitter.com/oAbfnNiiWM

— NC State Football (@PackFootball) November 13, 2019

I am humbled and grateful to announce that I am accepting my invitation to play in the 2020 @NFLPA senior bowl game. I really appreciate this opportunity, it is truly a blessing. Thank you @PackFootball for allowing me to continue chasing my dreams on the field.

— Deonte Holden (@honchoholden) November 12, 2019

Holden was awarded a 6th year of eligibility last year, giving him the opportunity to play one more year in 2019.

In 9 games this year, Holden has 8 tackles (2 tackles for loss), 1.5 sacks and 1 QB Hurry.

Two years ago, NC State Cornerback Mike Stevens played in the Collegiate Bowl.