"WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections Looks Like Someone Has A Sixpack Of The MondaysDaily SlopRedskins RecapsWalk On to the NFLNew Jimmy Moreland Washington Redskins Jersey ,72commentsA Surprise 5th Round SelectionEDTShareTweetShareShareRedskins ILB Cole Holcomb: From Walk On to the NFLBob Donnan-USA TODAY SportsI suspect most of us who arenr17;t ACC diehards hadnr17;t heard of Cole Holcomb before he was drafted.However, like Wes Martin, it appears we very well may have found another diamond in the rough (a 2-9 UNC team). Cole Holcomb, LBSchool: North Carolina | Conference: ACCCollege Experience: Senior | Age: 21?Height / Weight: 6-1 / 231 lbsActual Draft Status: 5th RoundNFL Comparison: Will Compton?College StatisticsPlayer OverviewOriginally from New Smyrna Beach, FL, Cole Holcomb played safety, linebacker, and tight end in high school prior to arriving at UNC. He was a walk on at Chapel Hill, and primarily played special teams his freshman year.In 2016 Jimmy Moreland Washington Redskins Jersey , he started all 13 games at outside linebacker, finished 5th in the ACC in tackles per game and first on his team.His junior season, he started 11 games, missing a game with injury, but still led the team in tackles (and was 6th in the ACC). During his senior season, he started in 10 games, played in 11 and led the ACC in tackles (and was 31st in the nation). He was named second team All-ACC after accumulating 105 tackles (8 TFL), 4 pass break ups, and 4 forced fumbles.He is an athletic freak: His 40 time of 4.48 would have been 4th among linebackers (behind only the Devins and Gary Johnson) at the Combine; His broad jump of 132r1; would have been tops among LBs; His vertical of 39.5r1; would have tied him for second Jimmy Moreland Jersey 2019 , with Devin White (only Devin Bush leaped higher); His 22 reps would have tied him at 12th - with Devin White. Athletically, in fact, Holcomb appears to mirror Devin White very closely.Athletic MeasurablesPlayerHeightWeightArm LengthHand40 ydVertBroad3-ConeShuttleBenchPlayerHeightWeightArm LengthHand40 ydVertBroad3-ConeShuttleBenchStrengthsExplosiveness.Strong tackler.Very athletic and exudes hustle.Looks to create turnovers.Has the opportunity to become a valuable special teamer.WeaknessesCoverage instincts.Getting separation from blockers.Can be indecisive during play development.Letr17;s see his workHow He Will Fit On The RedskinsCole Holcombr17;s initial value to the Redskins will almost certainly be in the form of strengthening its special teamsr17; group. Distinguished by his strong tackling ability and ceaseless hustle, Holcomb should be an instant upgrade covering kick off and punt returns.Eventually, he should provide depth at weak-side linebacker, providing significant speed (4.48 40yd) at a position where the Redskins have struggled with that during Mason Fosterr17;s tenure (4.67 40yd).Holcomb plays with a passion for the game and energy that is infectious, and should be a welcome addition to a Redskinsr17; ILB corps that is trending younger, more athletic, and hungry. Name: Malcolm BlackenTitle: Director of Player DevelopmentExperience: 21 yearsBio: Among the Washington Redskins coaches Cheap Jimmy Moreland Jersey , no one has more experience as a member of an NFL coaching staff than Director of Player Development Malcolm Blacken does.This year will mark Blackenr17;s 21st at the NFL level.He has been with the Redskins as Director of Player Development since 2013.Blacken had been with the Redskins twice before, both in a strength and conditioning capacity.Blacken was also the strength and conditioning coach for the Detroit Lions for nine years before returning to Washington for his second stint in 2010.Blacken played college ball at Virginia Tech, where he was a four-year letterman from 1985 through 1988.Fun Fact: Malcolm is known for being an accomplished painter.In addition to majoring in PE at Tech, he also majored in studio art.Her17;s continued his art career in tandem with his work in the NFL, and his paintings have been featured at the NFLPAr17;s r0;Smocks & Jocksr1; event.
