Cole Holcomb: From UNC football walk-on to starter
Posted Aug 28, 2016
UNC fans may notice only a few new fresh faces on the defensive side of the ball this year for the Tar Heels. One of those faces will be at the weak-side linebacker position. UNC was looking for someone to replace Shakeel Rashad, and found that in Cole Holcomb. Holcomb has some pretty big shoes to fill.
(Tar Heel Blog)
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