Big-Play Cole Holcomb Closing in on NFL Stardom

Posted Oct 18, 2021
Washington Football Team linebacker Cole Holcomb is quietly becoming one of the best weak-side linebackers in the NFL. Through six games this season, the North Carolina product ranks seventh in the league with 58 tackles and is one of just two players (Derwin James) to record 50+ tackles, a sack, an interception, and multiple forced fumbles. (Inside Carolina)

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