Cole Holcomb plays linebacker for the National Football League’s Washington Commanders. He was born on July 30, 1996. He played collegiate football at North Carolina, and in the fifth round of the 2019 NFL Draft, Washington, then known as the Redskins, selected him.
Holcomb joined the team as a walk-on his first year and took part in all 14 games, largely on special teams.
He played in 35 games over the following three seasons as he established himself as the starting middle linebacker as his playing time increased as he continued to advance and eventually received a scholarship.
The Washington Redskins drafted Holcomb in the fifth round (173rd overall) in the 2019 NFL Draft. On May 9, 2019, he executed a four-year rookie deal.
In the Minnesota Vikings’ 19-9 defeat in Week 8, Holcomb forced wide receiver Stefon Diggs to fumble; Ryan Anderson recovered the object. Holcomb recorded a team-high 13 tackles in the 19-16 victory over the Detroit Lions in week 12 including one sack of Jeff Driskel.
Holcomb intercepted Jameis Winston in Week 5 of the 2021 season against the New Orleans Saints. He made eight stops, intercepted Dak Prescott in Week 14, and returned it 31 yards for his first career touchdown against the Dallas Cowboys during a 27-20 loss.
He participated in the NFL season as an inside linebacker. He was forced to miss the Cowboys’ Week 16 game after being added to the COVID-19 reserve list on December 22, 2021. On December 27, he was promoted back to the active roster.
Cole Holcomb Contract
The Washington Redskins and Cole Holcomb agreed to a four-year, $2,754,884 contract, with an average annual salary of $688,721 and a $234,884 signing bonus and $234,884 guaranteed.
Cole Holcomb Salary
Cole Holcomb will receive a basic salary of $2,540,000 in 2022, as well as a $2,598,721 cap hit and a $58,721 dead cap value.
Cole Holcomb Net Worth
The latest estimation of Cole Holcomb’s net worth is $3 million. Cole Holcomb plays linebacker for the Washington Commanders of the National Football League in American football.