Moved to outside linebacker in the spring after playing defensive end last year ... Appeared to make a good transition, showing the speed needed for the position ... Displayed his big-play potential in the Blue/White Spring Game, with three tackles for loss, including a quarterback sack ... Played some linebacker in high school, which should help his adjustment ... Has played in 12 games.

2002 (Redshirt Freshman): Played in all 12 games as the team's top reserve at defensive end ... Earned SEC All-Freshman team honors ... Totaled 30 tackles, including a season-high five stops against Louisiana State ... Made 3.5 tackles for loss, including a quarterback sack in the Tennessee game ... Blocked a punt against LSU ... Also credited with six QB hurries, two pass breakups, and one fumble caused during the season ... Member of the punt return team that helped clear the way for four Derek Abney touchdown returns.

2001 (Freshman): Redshirted.

High School: Three-year starter at Warren Central HS in Bowling Green ... During his career he played linebacker, defensive end, wide receiver, and tight end ... Honorable-mention all-state as a senior as selected by The Associated Press and the Louisville Courier-Journal ... Coached by Ricky Wood ... Two-year member of the track and basketball teams ... Competed in the 200-meter dash and the sprint relays in track.

Personal: Full name is Yauntia Deion Holts ... Born 9-4-83 ... Son of Gilbert and Corrina Holts ... Major is psychology.

Holts Career Statistics

Year  Position  G-GS Tackles  TFL-Yds. Sacks-Yds. PBU FR FC Block
2002  Def. End  12-0   30      3.5-16     1-8      2   0  1   1

Holts Game-by-Game Statistics

2002
Opponent       Tackles TFL-Yds. Sacks-Yds.
Louisville        2       0         0
Texas-El Paso     1       0         0
Indiana           1       0         0
Middle Tennessee  2       0         0
Florida           3      1-4        0
South Carolina    3       0         0
Arkansas          3     0.5-1       0
Georgia           3       0         0
Mississippi State 3       0         0
Louisiana State   5       0         0
Vanderbilt        2      1-3        0
Tennessee         2      1-8       1-8
Totals           30    3.5-16      1-8