Cole Holcomb

Cole Holcomb (born July 30, 1996) is an American football linebacker for the Washington Football Team of the National Football League (NFL). 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.

Cole Holcomb
Holcomb in 2019
No. 55 – Washington Football Team
Position:Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1996-07-30) July 30, 1996
New Smyrna Beach, Florida
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:240 lb (109 kg)
Career information
High school:New Smyrna Beach High School
College:North Carolina
NFL Draft:2019 / Round: 5 / Pick: 173
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career NFL statistics as of 2020
Total tackles:177
Sacks:3.5
Forced fumbles:3
Interceptions:1
Pass deflections:2
Player stats at NFL.com

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 earned All ACC Second Team Honors.[1]

Professional career
Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand size 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 1 1⁄4 in
(1.86 m)		 231 lb
(105 kg)		 31 3⁄8 in
(0.80 m)		 9 7⁄8 in
(0.25 m)		 4.51 s 1.59 s 2.60 s 4.14 s 6.77 s 11 ft 0 in
(3.35 m)		 22 reps
All values from North Carolina's Pro Day[2][3]

The Washington Redskins selected Holcomb in the fifth round (173rd overall) of the 2019 NFL Draft. Holcomb was the 26th linebacker drafted in 2019.[4]

External video
Redskins draft Cole Holcomb 173rd overall

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.[5]

2019

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.[6] In week 12 against the Detroit Lions, Holcomb recorded a team high 13 tackles and sacked Jeff Driskel once in the 19–16 win.[7]

2020

In Week 7 against the Dallas Cowboys, Holcomb recorded a sack on Andy Dalton and later intercepted a pass thrown by Dalton during the 25–3 win.[8] In Week 16 against the Carolina Panthers, Holcomb led the team with 11 tackles and sacked Teddy Bridgewater once during the 20–13 loss.[9]

References
  1. Carolina, North. "2018 Football Roster". Goheels. Retrieved April 28, 2019.
  2. "Cole Holcomb, DS #10 ILB, North Carolina", draftscout.com, retrieved November 14, 2019
  3. https://www.nfl.com/prospects/cole-holcomb/3219484f-4c00-6318-dfc2-c03b54847fbe
  4. Jennings, Scott (April 27, 2019). "Washington Redskins select North Carolina ILB Cole Holcomb in fifth round of 2019 NFL Draft". SB Nation. Retrieved April 27, 2019.
  5. "Spotrac.com: Cole Holcomb contract". Spotrac.com. Retrieved November 14, 2019.
  6. "Cook, Vikings wear down Redskins 19-9 for 4th straight win". www.espn.com. October 24, 2019. Retrieved October 24, 2019.
  7. "Redskins come back to beat Lions for 2nd win of season". www.espn.com. Associated Press. November 24, 2019. Retrieved November 24, 2019.
  8. "Dallas Cowboys at Washington Football Team - October 25th, 2020". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved October 30, 2020.
  9. "Carolina Panthers at Washington Football Team - December 27th, 2020". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved December 30, 2020.


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