Detroit Lions Honor Brad Holmes with North Carolina A&T Jerseys Ahead of Commencement Speech
The Detroit Lions honor GM Brad Holmes with jerseys for his alma mater speech.

The Detroit Lions' front office has continued a Day 3 tradition by wearing Brad Holmes' North Carolina A&T jerseys. Holmes, who is set to deliver a commencement speech at his alma mater on May 10, has been a vocal advocate for HBCUs. Since taking over as the Lions' general manager in 2021, he has worked to raise their profile.
He has taken various steps like inviting the North Carolina A&T marching band and drafting HBCU players. Holmes graduated from North Carolina A&T in 2002 and believes HBCUs are becoming more prominent, with Deion Sanders' efforts at Jackson State having an impact.