UNC rookie Cole Holcomb impresses Rob Ryan at Redskins camp

Posted Aug 7, 2019
If you listen to highly-respected NFL defensive coach Rob Ryan, the Washington Redskins found a steal out of Tar Heel country. “I’ll tell you what, I think it will start early in camp,” Ryan said. “This Cole Holcomb is going to surprise people. He’s a young guy we drafted in the fifth round, but he’s a much more physical player than anybody really thought." (247 Sports)

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