John Holecek

Quick Facts

Full Name	John Holecek
Occupation	Coach
Date Of Birth	May 7, 1972(1972-05-07)
Age	52
Birthplace	Steger
Country	United States
Birth City	Illinois
Horoscope	Taurus

John Holecek Biography

John Holecek is one of the most popular and richest Coach who was born on May 7, 1972 in Steger, Illinois, United States. John Francis Holecek (born May 7th 1972) is an ex-professional American footballer who was a linebacker for an entire season in the NFL for the Buffalo Bills, the San Diego Chargers as well as the Atlanta Falcons. He was a student at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He was selected with the Buffalo Bills in 1995, then joined the San Diego Chargers in 2001 and then played for the Atlanta Falcons in 2002. Holecek was a player for the NFL for eight seasons after which he returned to the Chicago the area. He coaches football for Loyola Academy – who won the the Class 8A Illinois Football State Championships. Holecek is a finalist for his 2015 National Coaching of the Year award.

Holecek was a starter in eight games during throughout his initial 3 seasons playing for the Bills (1995-1998). After being limited to one game in his debut season due to an injury Holecek was poised to contribute regularly with the squad in the year 1996. However, another knee injury sustained during the preseason’s first game forced him into spending all of the year in injured reserve. Holecek was also working towards completing his MBA degree in the course of these seasons. In 1997, Holecek offered an early glimpse into his bright future, recording an 86-plus tackles over eight games (14 games). The head coach Marc Levy stated decades later that Holecek was among his most favored NFL player to mentor.

Holecek was drafted in 1995 by the Buffalo Bills in the fifth round if the NFL draft (144th pick) of the 1995 draft. Holecek was drafted by Pro Football Hall of Fame coach Marv Levy. Holecek also played for NFL coach Wade Phillips.

NFL Ed Block Courage Award in 1998. Award presented to a player who personifies courage, strength, leadership and pursuit of excellence.

University of Illinois, Bruce Capel Award for Team’s “Most Courageous Player” in 1994.

John Holecek Net Worth

John Holecek is one of the richest Coach from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, John Holecek 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Holecek was part the linebacker foursome which earned Illinois an alias “Linebacker U” in the 1990s. The Foursome also included All-American and first-round third and second overall draft picks Simeon Rice as well as Kevin Hardy, as well as Butkus Award recipient Dana Howard. Illinois was the most successful team in total defense throughout Holecek’s senior year. Illinois was a participant in bowl games in each of Holecek’s seasons.

After graduating of Marian Catholic High School (Illinois), John played for the Illinois Fighting Illini football team from 1990 until 1994. Holecek played for the Illinois Fighting Illini as their defensive player of the Year during his red-shirt freshman year. Holecek was named to the All-Big in 1993 and 1994 , and was also captain of the team. Holecek was injured multiple times throughout the course of his Illinois career, which dampened the previous Butkus Award consideration.

Holecek reported to the perennial Super Bowl bound Bills rookie camp in April

1995. He played six seasons with the Bills, averaging over 14 starts his last three seasons. Holecek flourished as an inside linebacker in Phillips’ defensive 3-4 system. He also briefly played middle linebacker in a 4-3 alignment when injuries caused Coach Phillips to switch defenses mid-season. John emerged as a defensive stalwart and on-field coach for the Bills, notching an incredible 414 tackles from 1998-2000 and became known for his technique and football acumen.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

John Holecek height 6 ft 2 in John weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is John Holecek Dating?

According to our records, John Holecek is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, John Holecek’s is not dating anyone.

Relationships Record : We have no records of past relationships for John Holecek. You may help us to build the dating records for John Holecek!

His finest campaign came in 2000 when he started all 16 games and had a career-high 165 combined tackles. He also intercepted one pass and deflected four others.

Facts & Trivia

John Ranked on the list of most popular Coach. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. John Holecek celebrates birthday on May 7 of every year.

Holecek played both tight end and middle linebacker for Marian coach Dave Mattio. Coach Mattio reflected on Holecek in a 2001 Times newspaper interview, “Most people don’t know he was a good catcher and could have been a great wrestler,” Mattio said. “Even then, I saw how he never quit and everything had to be perfect. He was a tough kid, I compare him to street kid because of his toughness and being hard-nosed on the field. He played hard and the thing about John, he could run for a big guy”.