Starting off the week at the no. 12 spot in the Top 50 Greatest Football Players in Alcorn history is Issiac Holt. Holt, a product of "DBU" played for the Braves from 1981 to 1984 and made an immediate impact for the Braves once he stepped on the "Reservation."
Holt got off to a good start his freshman season in 1981. He was tied for first on the team in interceptions with a total of five and recorded 32 tackles and one fumble recovery.
In 1982, Holt intercepted a career-high seven passes, recorded 38 tackles, and deflected 10 passes. He earned All-SWAC 2nd Team Defensive honors.
During his junior season, Holt intercepted six passes and recorded 36 tackles to help the Braves compile a 7-3 record. For the second consecutive season, Holt was named to the All-SWAC 2nd Team Defense.
During Holt's final season in 1984, he was very instrumental in helping the Braves capture the SWAC and National Black College Championship with a 9-0 overall and 7-0 SWAC record. Holt led the team for the fourth consecutive season with a total of six interceptions (returned one for a touchdown) and recorded 25 tackles and seven pass deflections. He was named to the All-SWAC 1st Team Defense for his performance that season.
Holt is the all-time career leader at Alcorn State in interceptions with a total of 24 and is ranked 3rd in the SWAC in the same category. Holt was drafted in the 1985 NFL Draft by the Minnesota Vikings.
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