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.
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.
Professional career.
The Washington Redskins selected Holcomb in the fifth round (173rd overall) of the 2019 NFL Draft. Holcomb was the 26th linebacker drafted in 2019.
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.
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. In week 12 against the Detroit Lions, Holcomb recorded a team high 13 tackles and sacked Jeff Driskel once in the 19–16 win.
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.
In Week 16 against the Carolina Panthers, Holcomb led the team with 11 tackles and sacked Teddy Bridgewater once during the 20–13 loss.