Holmes' speed let him down at NFL showcase

By By Peter Mitchell, Aap Us Correspondent
Updated November 20 2018 - 2:51pm, first published 2:49pm
NRL players Jason Taumalolo (left) and Valentine Holmes sought to impress NFL scouts in 2016.
NRL players Jason Taumalolo (left) and Valentine Holmes sought to impress NFL scouts in 2016.

Almost two years ago to the day Valentine Holmes and Jason Taumalolo turned up to Loyola High School near downtown Los Angeles, put on a pair of American football cleats for the first time and worked out for two hours in front of scouts from 14 NFL teams.