Johnathan Mark Holifield (born in 1964-07-14 in Wayne, Michigan) was an American football running back for the West Virginia Mountaineers.

[edit] High school career

Holifield played high school football at Romulus High School in Romulus, Michigan.

[edit] Collegiate career

Holifield arrived at West Virginia in 1983. During his first two seasons as a Mountaineer, 1983 and 1984, Holifield accumulated 388 yards and 5 touchdowns.

Holifield earned the starting running back job in 1985, as a junior. He rushed for 595 yards and 6 touchdowns, along with a receiving score, that season. In 1986, Holifield played backup to Undra Johnson, but totaled his best season statistically. He rushed for 645 yards and 3 touchdowns his final season as a Mountaineer.

[edit] Professional career

Holifield played 3 games for the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1989 season.

[edit] External links

• Professional stats

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