Pierce Holt

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Pierce Holt
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Position(s):
Defensive end
Jersey #(s):
78, 95
Born: January 1, 1962 (1962-01-01) (age 46)
Marlin, Texas
Career Information
Year(s): 19881995
NFL Draft: 1988 / Round: 2 / Pick: 39
College: Angelo State
Professional Teams
Career Stats
Sacks     37
Games played     109
Games started     91
Stats at NFL.com
Career Highlights and Awards
College Football Hall of Fame

Pierce Holt (born January 1, 1962 in Marlin, Texas) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive lineman for the San Francisco 49ers and Atlanta Falcons from 1988 to 1995. He played collegiately at Angelo State University and was selected by the 49ers in the 2nd round of the 1988 NFL Draft. Holt was selected to his one and only Pro Bowl in 1992, his last year in San Francisco. The following year in March, Pierce signed with the Atlanta Falcons for three years worth $7.5 million. He retired after 3 unproductive seasons with the Falcons.