Holden Staes

Noah Holden Staes (born June 10, 2003) is an American former college football tight end for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Tennessee Volunteers, and Indiana Hoosiers.

Early life Staes grew up in Atlanta, Georgia and attended The Westminster Schools. He was a three-time first-team all-region selection (2019–21) and was named a team captain as a senior. Over his career, he amassed 51 catches for 744 yards and seven touchdowns and made 53 tackles, including 13 tackles for loss. He committed to Notre Dame on May 8, 2021.

College career

Notre Dame As a freshman at the University of Notre Dame in 2022, Staes played in 11 games, making his debut against Marshall on September 10, 2022. Staes logged a career-best 115 receiving yards on four catches, including 35 and 40 touchdown receptions, against NC State on September 9. On December 1, 2023, he entered the NCAA transfer portal.

Tennessee On December 15, 2023, Staes transferred to Tennessee. In the 2024 season, he had 15 receptions for 131 yards and a touchdown.

Indiana Staes transferred to Indiana for the 2025 season.

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Personal life Staes is the son of Michelle and Steven Staes and has two siblings, Ethan and Grace.