Darnell Holland

Darnell Holland (born November 6, 1996) is an American former football running back for the Bay Area Panthers of the Indoor Football League (IFL). He played college football at Kennesaw State. He played for the Philadelphia Stars of the United States Football League (USFL) from 2022 to 2023.

Early life and education Holland was born on November 6, 1996, in Bowdon, Georgia. He attended Bowdon High School where he was a two-sport athlete, in football and basketball. As a senior in football, he made 2,123 all-purpose yards and scored 29 touchdowns.

Professional career After going unselected in the 2019 NFL draft, Holland was signed as an undrafted free agent by the New Orleans Saints. He was waived on May 13.

Holland was selected in the 2020 XFL draft by the Dallas Renegades but was waived on January 22.

Holland was later signed to the XFL's practice squad team, referred to as Team 9, on January 30. He had his contract terminated when the league suspended operations on April 10, 2020.

From 2020 to 2021, Holland played for the Generals of The Spring League, winning the league championship in his first season with the team.

Holland was selected in the 27th round of the 2022 USFL draft by the Philadelphia Stars. In his first game with the team he recorded nine carries for 52 yards and scored one touchdown in a loss to the New Orleans Breakers. He suffered a hamstring injury and was transferred to the team's inactive roster on April 30. He was moved back to the active roster on May 14.

Holland was placed on the injured reserve list by the team on April 8, 2023, and moved to the inactive roster on May 16. He was released on June 13, 2023.

Statistics +USFL statistics Year Team Games Rushing Receiving Return yards Fumbles GP GS Att Yds Avg Lng TD Rec Yds Avg Lng TD Att Yds Avg Lng TD Fum Lost 2022 PHI 5 1 24 130 5.4 42 2 8 26 3.3 8 0 5 132 26.4 62 0 3 1 Career 5 1 24 130 5.4 42 2 8 26 3.3 8 0 5 132 26.4 62 0 3 1