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Here’s our scouting report on wide receiver Traeshon Holden
We continue looking into this year’s undrafted free agent signings made by the Dallas Cowboys and give you our scouting report on each player. Today we are looking at wide receiver Traeshon Holden from Oregon.
WR
Oregon Ducks
Senior
4-star recruit
6’2”
205 lbs
Traeshon Holden was born on August 12, 2001, in Kissimmee, Florida and he began his high school football career at St. Frances Academy in Baltimore, Maryland. He later transferred to Narbonne High School in Los Angeles, California, for his senior year. As a four-star recruit, Holden attracted offers from top programs, ultimately committing to the University of Alabama over schools like Clemson, Florida, Oregon, and USC.
Holden arrived at Alabama in 2020 but saw limited action in his freshman year. He appeared in five games during the Crimson Tide’s national championship season but did not record any receptions. This year served mainly as a developmental period as he adjusted to the pace and expectations of college football at an elite program.
In his second season, Holden earned more playing time and began contributing on the field. He played in all 15 games, catching 21 passes for 239 yards and one touchdown. His role was mostly as a rotational receiver, but he had notable moments, including a six-catch performance in the 2022 College Football Playoff National Championship against Georgia. Although Alabama lost that game, Holden’s presence showed he was ready to compete at a higher level.
Holden stepped into a larger role in his junior season, starting five of the ten games he played. He posted 25 receptions for 331 yards and a career-high six touchdowns, showing improvement as a red zone threat and a more polished route runner. Despite his productive season, he opted to transfer following the year, seeking a fresh start and potentially more opportunities in a different offensive system and would move to Oregon.
After transferring to Oregon, Holden faced early adversity. In February, he was briefly dismissed from the team following a felony arrest, but the charges were dropped and he was reinstated later that month. On the field, he had a strong season, playing in 14 games with two starts. He recorded 37 receptions for 452 yards and six touchdowns, plus two rushing attempts for 12 yards and a rushing score. His consistency and playmaking ability helped boost Oregon’s offensive depth.
In his final collegiate season, Holden continued to develop as a reliable target. He played in eight games and started six, finishing with 45 receptions for 718 yards and five touchdowns. His 16.5 yards per catch marked a career high, highlighting his growth. He also had two rushing attempts for 22 yards. He shined in the CFP Quarterfinal at the Rose Bowl Game with a career-high seven receptions for 116 yards and two touchdowns. Despite missing some time due to injury and an ejection, he made the most of his opportunities and positioned himself for a...
