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Lions GM Inspires Graduates with Keys to Success

5/12/2025

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Detroit Lions GM Brad Holmes captivated graduates at North Carolina A&T with a heartfelt commencement speech, urging them to take pride in their roots and embrace hard work. Sharing his own journey from humble beginnings to NFL leadership, he emphasized three vital keys to success: a winning attitude, consistency, and relentless self-improvement. Holmes left the audience inspired to face challenges head-on.

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Detroit Lions GM Brad Holmes captivated graduates at North Carolina A&T with a heartfelt commencement speech, urging them to take pride in their roots and embrace hard work. Sharing his own journey from humble beginnings to NFL leadership, he emphasized three vital keys to success: a winning attitude, consistency, and relentless self-improvement. Holmes left the audience inspired to face challenges head-on.