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Can a fast college LB that might have maxed out his frame at 235 play Strong Safety in the NFL?
Obviously Darren Woodson did it but some other smallish LBs have stayed at LB (Deon Jones 6-1, 222).
Cole Holbomb
LB, UNC
6-1, 235
4.48 forty
11 foot Broad Jump
6.77 3-cone
With a 4.48 forty at 235 what would he run at 230 or 225?
Scouting Report
Holcomb has been a productive player for the Tar Heels despite having to earn his roster spot as a walk-on. The Florida native redshirted in 2014 before becoming a special teams stalwart the next season (15 tackles). Eventually earning that scholarship, Holcomb went on to lead the team in tackles in 2016 (115, five for loss, five pass breakups in 13 starts), 2017 (93, 2.5 for loss, three pass breakups in 11 starts) and 2018 (105, 8.0, one sack, four pass breakups in 11 starts). Holcomb ranked in the top 10 nationally with four forced fumbles his senior year.
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 re-actively 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 teams player.
https://www.nfl.com/prospects/cole-holcomb?id=3219484f-4c00-6318-dfc2-c03b54847fbe
In the play starting at 8:40 he chases down Miami RB DeeJay Dallas from behind.
Obviously Darren Woodson did it but some other smallish LBs have stayed at LB (Deon Jones 6-1, 222).
Cole Holbomb
LB, UNC
6-1, 235
4.48 forty
11 foot Broad Jump
6.77 3-cone
With a 4.48 forty at 235 what would he run at 230 or 225?
Scouting Report
Holcomb has been a productive player for the Tar Heels despite having to earn his roster spot as a walk-on. The Florida native redshirted in 2014 before becoming a special teams stalwart the next season (15 tackles). Eventually earning that scholarship, Holcomb went on to lead the team in tackles in 2016 (115, five for loss, five pass breakups in 13 starts), 2017 (93, 2.5 for loss, three pass breakups in 11 starts) and 2018 (105, 8.0, one sack, four pass breakups in 11 starts). Holcomb ranked in the top 10 nationally with four forced fumbles his senior year.
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 re-actively 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 teams player.
https://www.nfl.com/prospects/cole-holcomb?id=3219484f-4c00-6318-dfc2-c03b54847fbe
In the play starting at 8:40 he chases down Miami RB DeeJay Dallas from behind.