Jevon Holland
A cerebral and versatile safety whose instinctive playmaking has made him a defensive cornerstone for the Miami Dolphins.
Born 2000 (age 26)·Canadian gridiron football player·Birthday: March 3·Generation Z
Biography
Born in Coquitlam, British Columbia, Jevon Holland grew up in a football family, the son of a former CFL player. His path to the NFL was forged at the University of Oregon, where he distinguished himself as a ball-hawking defensive back with a rare combination of intelligence and athleticism. The Miami Dolphins saw his unique value, selecting him in the second round of the 2021 draft. Holland didn't just transition to the professional game; he commanded it, quickly becoming the quarterback of the Dolphins' secondary. His style is defined by anticipation, often appearing to be a step ahead of the offense, which has resulted in crucial interceptions and game-changing tackles. In a league that increasingly values defensive backs who can do it all, Holland has established himself as a modern safety and a foundational piece for his franchise.
Generation Z
1997–2012
Born into smartphones, social media, and school shootings. The most diverse generation in history. Pragmatic about money, fluid about identity, anxious about the climate. They do not remember a world before the internet.
Jevon was born in 2000, placing them squarely in the Generation Z. The events that shaped this generation — social media, climate anxiety, and a pandemic — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Jevon Was Born
The biggest hits of 2000
#1 Movie
How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Best Picture
Gladiator
#1 TV Show
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire
Jevon's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
2000Born
Y2K passes without incident; contested Bush-Gore election
Gas: $1.51/galHome: $119,600Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Breathe" — Faith HillBest Picture: Gladiator
2005Started school
Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans; YouTube launches
Gas: $2.30/galHome: $167,500Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"We Belong Together" — Mariah CareyBest Picture: Crash
2013Became a teenager
Edward Snowden reveals NSA surveillance programs
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $152,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Thrift Shop" — Macklemore & Ryan LewisBest Picture: 12 Years a Slave
2016Could drive
Donald Trump elected president; Brexit vote
Gas: $2.14/galHome: $181,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Love Yourself" — Justin BieberBest Picture: Moonlight
2018Could vote
Royal wedding of Harry and Meghan; Parkland shooting
Gas: $2.72/galHome: $211,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"God's Plan" — DrakeBest Picture: Green Book
2021Turned 21
January 6 Capitol breach; COVID vaccines roll out globally
Gas: $3.01/galHome: $298,900Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Levitating" — Dua LipaBest Picture: CODA
2026Age 26 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Selected by the Miami Dolphins in the second round (36th overall) of the 2021 NFL Draft.
- Recorded over 70 tackles and two interceptions in his rookie season, immediately securing a starting role.
- Named to the PFWA All-Rookie Team in 2021 for his immediate impact on the Dolphins' defense.
Did You Know?
His father, Robert Holland, played running back for the Toronto Argonauts in the Canadian Football League.
He opted out of the 2020 college football season due to the COVID-19 pandemic to prepare for the NFL draft.
In high school, he played both wide receiver and defensive back, showcasing his offensive skills as well.
“I see the field in frames, like a film to be studied.”
