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5 former Louisville football players we’d like to see in the AAF

By Jacob Lane

LEXINGTON, KY - SEPTEMBER 14: Calvin Pryor #25 of the Louisville Cardinals celebrates during the game against the Kentucky Wildcats at Commonwealth Stadium on September 14, 2013 in Lexington, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
LEXINGTON, KY - SEPTEMBER 14: Calvin Pryor #25 of the Louisville Cardinals celebrates during the game against the Kentucky Wildcats at Commonwealth Stadium on September 14, 2013 in Lexington, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /
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Gerod Holliman – S

His career at Louisville could be classified as a one hit wonder, but it was one that will stand in the record books for the foreseeable future. After being stuck behind the likes of Calvin Pryor and Hakeem Smith under Charlie Strong, Holliman got his chance as Louisville’s starting safety during his junior season and the first year under Bobby Petrino in his second stint.

Holliman went on to break countless records finishing the season with 44 tackles, 1 sack, and an incredible 14 interceptions, which led the entire country. Playing next to another great safety, James Sample, Gerod “Hot Rod” Holliman had one of the best individual seasons in Louisville history, and decided that-that was enough for him to head off to the NFL.

After a poor combine and Pro Day, Holliman fell in the draft and wasn’t taken off the board until the 7th round by the Pittsburgh Steelers. His stay in the Steel City was short-lived as he was cut prior to the regular season when the Steelers trimmed their roster down to 53.

He would go on an sign with the Buccaneers practice squad and eventually signed a “reserve/futures” contract but was waived shortly after, never playing in the NFL and eventually signing with a team in the National Arena League.

I have no idea if Holliman is still playing football but I believe he would be the perfect type of player to get a second chance to show that he can play in the NFL. He struggled mightily with covering players and tackling in space, something that cut his NFL career short, and getting the chance to hone those skills would help his chances of resuming a career in the league.

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