Pierce Holt is an American

United States

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 former professional football player who was a defensive lineman for the San Francisco 49ers

San Francisco 49ers

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 and Atlanta Falcons

Atlanta Falcons

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 from 1988 to 1995. He played collegiately at Angelo State University

Angelo State University

Angelo State University is a public, coeducational, doctoral level degree-granting university located in San Angelo, Texas, United States. It was founded in 1928 as San Angelo College. It gained University status and awarded its first baccalaureate degrees in 1967 and graduate degrees in 1969, the...

 and was selected by the 49ers in the 2nd round of the 1988 NFL Draft

1988 NFL Draft

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. Holt was selected to his one and only Pro Bowl in 1992, his last year in San Francisco. The following year in March, Pierce signed with the Atlanta Falcons

Atlanta Falcons

The Atlanta Falcons are a professional American football team based in Atlanta, Georgia. They are a member of the South Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...

for three years worth $7.5 million.