Cole Holcomb stands out in first two NFL games

Posted Sep 18, 2019
Through the first two games of this season, former UNC linebacker Cole Holcomb has been on the field for 114 of Washington’s 145 defensive snaps. Holcomb has been a solid option for the Redskins' defense. The former second-team All-ACC linebacker has tallied 14 total tackles, nine solo tackles and three tackles for loss in his first two NFL games. (Daily Tar Heel)

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