2014 DE Jalyn Holmes talks USC offer 
October, 25, 2012
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Blair Angulo | ESPN.com
Sometimes, the element of surprise creates an awe-inspiring effect and leaves a greater impression.
That's certainly the case with Class of 2014 defensive end Jalyn Holmes (Norfolk, Va./Lake Taylor) and USC. Trojans assistant coach Tee Martin offered the ESPN Watch List member a scholarship two weeks ago, and Holmes never saw it coming.
"It was amazing," the 6-foot-5, 220-pound Holmes said. "It surprised me. When my coach told me, I was shocked. I thought he was trying to punk me. I mean, this is USC. It's not just any school. I'm way out in Virginia, so this was surprising."
That's certainly the case with Class of 2014 defensive end Jalyn Holmes (Norfolk, Va./Lake Taylor) and USC. Trojans assistant coach Tee Martin offered the ESPN Watch List member a scholarship two weeks ago, and Holmes never saw it coming.
"It was amazing," the 6-foot-5, 220-pound Holmes said. "It surprised me. When my coach told me, I was shocked. I thought he was trying to punk me. I mean, this is USC. It's not just any school. I'm way out in Virginia, so this was surprising."
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