Eric Holle

Eric Warner Holle (born September 5, 1960) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive lineman for four seasons with the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Chiefs in the fifth round of the 1984 NFL draft after playing college football for the Texas Longhorns.

Early life Eric Warner Holle was born on September 5, 1960, in Houston, Texas. He was later inducted into the school's athletics hall of fame.

College career Holle was a member of the Texas Longhorns of the University of Texas at Austin from 1979 to 1983. He was named first-team All-SWC by both the Associated Press and United Press International in 1983.

Professional career Holle was selected by the Kansas City Chiefs in the fifth round, with the 117th overall pick, of the 1984 NFL draft. He officially signed with the team on July 12. He was placed on injured reserve again on August 22, 1988, and was waived off of injured reserve in early October 1988.

Holle signed with the Houston Oilers on May 15, 1989. He was released on August 29, 1989.