ST KILDA ruckman Jason Holmes will be on the club’s senior list next year after committing to a one-year deal.

Foxfooty.com.au understands the Saints will announce the left-footer’s re-signing in the near future, ending speculation he may not be offered a new contract.

As per league rules, Holmes either had to be elevated or delisted at the end of the 2016 season following three years as a rookie.

In signing, the 26-year-old will become the first born and raised American to occupy a permanent position on a primary list in VFL/AFL history.

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The decision to elevate Holmes leaves the Saints with four senior-listed ruckmen in 2017 — the equal most of any club alongside Sydney.

Lewis Pierce and Billy Longer each penned deals until the end of 2018 earlier this season, while Tom Hickey’s breakout year saw him discussed in All-Australian circles at various times.

Holmes, 26, played the last three games of the 2015 season and the final two matches this year.

He was St Kilda’s international selection with Pick 36 at the 2014 rookie draft after he notched a vertical leap just four centimetres shorter than Nic Naitanui’s record.

Holmes played 14 VFL games this season and will head home to Chicago this week for an off-season break.