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Jim Holifield is a former defensive back out of Jackson State, selected by the New York Giants with the 314th overall pick (round 12) in the 1968 NFL Draft.
Draft Details
Jim Holifield Draft Context
Jim Holifield was the 314th overall pick in the 1968 NFL Draft, selected by the New York Giants.
Picks Around Jim Holifield
| Pick | Player | Pos | Team | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 311 | Dave Weedman | DT | Washington Redskins | Western Washington |
| 312 | Thurston Taylor | TE | Philadelphia Eagles | Florida State |
| 313 | Vernon Emerson | OT | St. Louis Cardinals | Minnesota-Duluth |
| 315 | Henry Johnson | QB | San Francisco 49ers | Fisk |
| 316 | Emilio Vallez | LB | Chicago Bears | New Mexico |
| 317 | Jeff Queen | LB | San Diego Chargers | Morgan State |
New York Giants 1968 Draft Class
Other New York Giants picks in 1968 include Richard Buzin (OT, round 2), Bob Duhon (RB, round 3), Doug Chatman (DE, round 7), Joe Koontz (WR, round 9), Henry Davis (DE, round 11), John Gallagher (DE, round 13), Bill Moreman (RB, round 14), McKinley Boston (G, round 15), Kenny Parker (DB, round 16), Larry Kohn (TE, round 17).
Other Jackson State players drafted in 1968 include Tom Funchess, Sidney Ellis, Doug Chatman, John Outlaw, Harold Jackson, James Jackson, Edgar Whipps, Cephus Jackson, Willie Turner, Jimmy Smith.
No NFL career statistics are available for Jim Holifield in our sources (nflverse, Wikipedia).
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New York Giants 1968 Draft Class
| Rd | Pick | Player | Pos | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 41 | Richard Buzin | OT | Penn State |
| 3 | 70 | Bob Duhon | RB | Tulane |
| 7 | 180 | Doug Chatman | DE | Jackson State |
| 9 | 234 | Joe Koontz | WR | Cal State-San Francisco |
| 11 | 288 | Henry Davis | DE | Grambling |
| 13 | 342 | John Gallagher | DE | Boston University |
| 14 | 368 | Bill Moreman | RB | Florida State |
| 15 | 396 | McKinley Boston | G | Minnesota |
| 16 | 422 | Kenny Parker | DB | Fordham |
| 17 | 450 | Larry Kohn | TE | Georgia |