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CHARLESTON, Ill. - Eastern Illinois defensive lineman
Roosevelt Holliday was one of 13 free agents signed by the New York Jets on Sunday following the 2013 NFL Draft. Those players will be invited to the Jets upcoming mini camp. <br />
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Holliday was sixth on the Panthers team this season with 58 tackles including 8.5 tackles for loss. Holliday was an All-OVC selection as a senior helping the Panthers win the Ohio Valley Conference title. During his junior season Holliday made 41 tackles starting all eleven games.<br />
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Holliday becomes the second EIU player to sign a free agent contract with the Jets joining tight end Dirk Androff in 1983.<br />
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