Cole Holcomb
Cole Holcomb is an American football linebacker for the Washington Football Team of the National Football League. He played college football at North Carolina and was drafted by Washington, then known as the Redskins, in the fifth round of the 2019 NFL Draft.College career
Walked on to the team as a freshman. Holcomb appeared in all 14 games mainly on special teams. In his senior season, he appeared in all 11 games for the Tar Heels. Holcomb earn All ACC Second Team Honors.Professional career
The Washington Redskins selected Holcomb in the fifth round of the 2019 NFL Draft. Holcomb was the 26th linebacker drafted in 2019.
On May 9, 2019, the Washington Redskins signed Holcomb to a four-year, $2.75 million contract that includes a signing bonus of $234,884.
In Week 8 against the Minnesota Vikings, Holcomb forced a fumble on wide receiver Stefon Diggs that was recovered by teammate Ryan Anderson in the 19-9 loss.
In week 12 against the Detroit Lions, Holcomb recorded a team high 13 tackles and sacked Jeff Driskel once in the 19–16 win.
