Derek Holloway


Derek Lance Holloway is a former wide receiver in the United States Football League, the National Football League the Canadian Football League, the World League of American Football and the Arena [Football League (1987–2008)|Arena Football League].

High school career

Holloway played high school football at Palmyra [High School (New Jersey)|Palmyra High School] in Palmyra, New Jersey. He led the state in scoring his senior year, 1978, scoring a record 188 points including 31 touchdowns and two extra points. That year, his team won the South Jersey Group I championship.

College career

Holloway played college football at the University of Arkansas. He set a variety of school records, including most receiving yards in a bowl game and longest scoring reception in a bowl game. He led the Southwest Conference in kickoff returns in 1982.

Professional career

USFL

Holloway also played for the 1983 USFL Champion Michigan Panthers where he scored the first two touchdowns in the first ever Championship Game in Denver, Colorado. He later played for the Oakland Invaders after the Panthers merged with them.

NFL

Holloway played in the NFL for the Washington Redskins and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

CFL

Holloway played for the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League in the 1988 season.

AFL

Holloway played with the Detroit Drive of the Arena Football League in 1992, helping the Drive with their 4th ArenaBowl Championship. He made a comeback in 1999 when he signed with the Buffalo Destroyers.

Sprinting

Holloway has also been highly ranked as a competitive sprinter. His career has extended from school days to masters athletics.