Oregon State defensive tackle Tom Holmes from the program's 1995 media guide.

The Oregon State Beavers start the 2024 season Aug. 31 at home against Idaho State. The Oregonian/OregonLive will count down the days with mini-profiles of prominent former and current Beavers whose jersey numbers correspond with the days remaining until the opening kickoff.

Today, No. 53: Defensive tackle Tom Holmes.

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Tom Holmes

Bio: Holmes, born in Ukiah, Calif., played at North Bend High School, where in 1990 he won the Class 4A championship in the shot put with a throw of 57 feet, 4 inches. He also wrestled in addition to playing football.

Key statistics: Holmes played as a true freshman in 1991 and recorded 35 tackles, four for loss. He missed virtually all of the 1992 season after severely injuring his shoulder in a motorcycle accident before fall camp.

As a redshirt sophomore in 1993, Holmes bounced back with 57 tackles and 1 1/2 sacks.

Then in 1994, he made his biggest mark with 64 tackles, nine for loss, and three sacks to earn honorable mention All-Pac-10.

In his final season, Holmes put up 66 tackles (fourth on the team) with 4 1/2 sacks and 8 1/2 tackles for loss. He also intercepted a pass.

Pro career: Holmes played a few seasons in the Arena Football League (1997-2000).

PRIOR COUNTDOWN POSTS

No. 54: Defensive lineman Stephen Paea.

No. 55: Linebacker Jack “Mad Dog” O’Billovich.

No. 56: Offensive lineman Isaac Seumalo and defensive lineman Inoke Breckterfield.

No. 57: Long snapper Connor Kelsey.

No. 58: Defensive end Slade Norris and center Jim Walker.

No. 59: Linebacker Todd Sahlfeld and offensive lineman Rocky Rasley.

No. 60: Three elite offensive linemen.

No. 61: Offensive lineman Adam Koets.

No. 62: The 1962 OSU football team.

No. 63: Defensive lineman Craig Hannerman and offensive lineman Gus Lavaka.

No. 64: Offensive lineman Nathan Eldridge.

No. 65: Offensive lineman Doug Nienhuis.

No. 66: Offensive lineman Andy Levitre.

No. 67: Offensive lineman Roy Schuening.

No. 68: Offensive lineman Brandon Kipper.

No. 69: Guard Josh Andrews.

No. 70: Center Jake Levengood.

No. 71: Defensive lineman Jon Sandstrom.

No. 72: Offensive lineman Robert Sykes.

No. 73: Offensive lineman Blake Brandel.

No. 74: Defensive tackle Kevin Frahm.

No. 75: Offensive linemen Taliese Fuaga, John Witte and Kyle DeVan.

No. 76: Offensive lineman Fletcher Keister.

No. 77: Defensive lineman Pellom McDaniels and offensive lineman Sean Harlow.

No. 78: Offensive lineman Jeff Hart

No. 79: Linnemen Vic Sears and Ted Bates

No. 80: A quartet of wide receivers

No. 81: Tight end Phil Ross

No. 82: Wide receiver Robert Prescott

No. 83: Wide receiver James Battle

No. 84: Tight end Tim Euhus

No. 85: Defensive lineman Dennis Boyd

No. 86: Defensive end Obum Gwacham

No. 87: Tight end Joe Halahuni

No. 88: Tight end Luke Musgrave

No. 89: Tight end Connor Hamlett

No. 90: Defensive linemen Bill Swancutt and Victor Butler.