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October 17, 2018 by Michael Bellom

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19. Priest Holmes – Retired at 29 in 2007

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Running back Priest Holmes went undrafted
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In 2001, coming off two mediocre seasons with the Baltimore Ravens, running back Priest Holmes signed a modest free agent contract with the Kansas City Chiefs. Needless to say, the Chiefs got quite a return on their investment. Starting in 2001, Holmes ran for over 1,400 yards for three straight seasons; he had 21 rushing touchdowns in 2002, and set the NFL record for rushing touchdowns in a single season with 27 in 2003. Holmes was actually on pace to break that record in 2004, running for 14 touchdowns in only eight games, before sustaining a season-ending injury that would prove to be the beginning of the end for his career.

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In 2005, Holmes missed nine more games after suffering an injury to his spinal column. He then missed all of the 2006 season trying to recover, and managed to play in a few games in 2007 before announcing his retirement. He retired as the Chiefs’ all-time leader for career rushing touchdowns (76), total touchdowns (83), and career rushing yards (6,070).

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