Cole Holcomb is an LB out of North Carolina. The tier model reads him as an impact starter — 50% elite, 27% starter.
Athleticism
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Speedy run-and-chase linebacker with the eyes and instincts to diagnose and respond quickly, but lacking critical take-on skill at the point of attack.”
Production Context
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “He has sideline-to-sideline range but he needs to play less reactively and with a more urgent play demeanor in attacking downhill.”
Production Context
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Holcomb's outstanding pro day numbers should push his draft value up the board as a three-down backup WILL linebacker and core special teamer.”
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“…Speedy run-and-chase linebacker with the eyes and instincts to diagnose and respond quickly, but lacking critical take-on skill at the point of attack. He has sideline-to-sideline range but he needs to play less reactively and with a more urgent play demeanor in attacking downhill. Holcomb's outstanding pro day numbers should push his draft value up the board as a three-down backup WILL linebacker and core special te…”
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