Menelik Holt

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Menelik Holt

WR, 6-4, 215, San Diego, Calif. (St. Augustine HS)

 

Wide receiver Menelik Holt was one of the Huskers first commitments in the Class of 2006, committing verbally in June of 2005. Standing at 6-4 and weighing in at 215 pounds, Holt brings size to a position that places a premium on it in the West Coast offense. Holt, who hails from St. Augustine High School in San Diego, the same high school as current Husker Jordan Congdon, ranks as the 44th-best wide receiver in the nation according to Rivals.com. The same publication ranked his as the 57th-best prospect in the state of California. Holt earned first-team all-league honors as a junior, catching 42 passes for 726 yards and 12 touchdowns, and also adding an interception return for a touchdown. As a senior, Holt caught 62 passes for a league-leading 790 yards and 13 touchdowns. On defense, Holt recorded 17 tackles, including a league-leading 4.5 sacks, one forced fumble and one interception. He also played special teams, returning seven kickoffs for 127 yards. As a senior, Holt earned first-team MediumSchool all-state honors, as Coach Jerry Ralph's St. Augustine Saints won the CIF 2005 Division III title. Holt received a three-star rating from both Rivals.com and Scout.com. PrepStar placed Holt on its All-West region team. Scouts, Inc. has Holt ranked as the 31st-best receiver prospect in the country. Holt is ranked on the SuperPrep All-Far West team. Holt plays center for the St. Augustine basketball team, and as a junior, he averaged 10 points and 16 rebounds a game, while setting the school record for rebounds in a playoff game with 22, leading St. Augustine to both San Diego Section and Southern California Regional Division III titles before losing in the state finals. Holt, the son of Mary Holt and Joseph Holt, was born on August 19, 1988.