Dave Holcomb

Expertise:
NFL, Football, MLB, Baseball
Education:
Syracuse University
Location:
Marietta, Georgia

Experience

Dave Holcomb is a sports writer and journalist, covering the NFL for Heavy.com since February 2022.

After opening his tenure with the Seattle Seahawks and Indianapolis Colts, he began covering the Pittsburgh Steelers in December 2022. Dave has covered the Steelers on a daily basis since then.

The following year, Dave rejoined the Seahawks team and started covering the Detroit Lions too.

In 2024, Dave expanded his Heavy role with the Philadelphia Eagles and Miami Dolphins. Also in 2024, he began covering the MLB.

During 2025, writing about the Green Bay Packers and Washington Commanders became part of his job as well.

This year, Heavy added Dave to its Dallas Cowboys, Minnesota Vikings, New England Patriots, Cleveland Browns and Los Angeles Rams coverage.

Dating back to his internship at Football Nation, Dave has 15 years of NFL writing experience. His NFL work has been featured at On SI, Athlon Sports, Pro Football Network, Yardbarker and FanRag Sports.

Dave has also covered the Atlanta Braves for Braves on SI, the NHL for The Hockey Writers, the Pittsburgh Penguins for FanRag Sports, fantasy sports at The Sports Network and Rotowire, and baseball for Rant Sports and FanRag.

Early in his career, Dave covered New Jersey High School Sports at The Star-Ledger/NJ.com from 2013-14.

Dave is also a self-published author. He has published three books analyzing the James Bond and Terminator film franchises. Dave also released a WWII novel in 2021.

Education

Dave Holcomb earned a bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism from Syracuse University in 2013. Dave dual majored at Syracuse, also earning a degree in English Textual Studies.

Latest Articles From Dave Holcomb

DeForest Buckner Ranked Among Best at Defensive Tackle

DeForest Buckner Ranked Among Best at Defensive Tackle

Writers Tab Colts Defensive Lineman as Breakout Candidate for 2022 Season

Writers Tab Colts Defensive Lineman as Breakout Candidate for 2022 Season

PFF Identifies Star Wide Receiver ‘Prospect to Watch’ for Colts in 2023 Draft

PFF Identifies Star Wide Receiver ‘Prospect to Watch’ for Colts in 2023 Draft

Darius Leonard Receives Major Recognition from NFL Executives, Coaches & Players

Darius Leonard Receives Major Recognition from NFL Executives, Coaches & Players

NFL Analytics Expert Labels Colts ‘Super Bowl Sleeper’

NFL Analytics Expert Labels Colts ‘Super Bowl Sleeper’

NFL Writer Identifies Defender Colts Should Consider Trading

NFL Writer Identifies Defender Colts Should Consider Trading

Colts Overlooked on New NFL Power Rankings

Colts Overlooked on New NFL Power Rankings

Potential Colts Trade Target Tweets Video Revealing Future Plans

Potential Colts Trade Target Tweets Video Revealing Future Plans

NFL Writer Connects Colts to All-Pro Safety in ‘Unlikely’ Trade

NFL Writer Connects Colts to All-Pro Safety in ‘Unlikely’ Trade

Former Teammate Has High Praise for Colts Cornerback Kenny Moore II

Former Teammate Has High Praise for Colts Cornerback Kenny Moore II

Proposed Trade Sends Colts 3-Time All-Pro Cornerback

Proposed Trade Sends Colts 3-Time All-Pro Cornerback

Colts Rumors: Ron Rivera Addresses Trade Possibilities for WR Terry McLaurin

Colts Rumors: Ron Rivera Addresses Trade Possibilities for WR Terry McLaurin

Colts Defender Announces Abrupt Retirement at Age 26

Colts Defender Announces Abrupt Retirement at Age 26

NFL Writer Projects Guaranteed Amount on Quenton Nelson’s Next Contract

NFL Writer Projects Guaranteed Amount on Quenton Nelson’s Next Contract

NFL Writer Identifies One Big Regret from 2022 Offseason for Colts

NFL Writer Identifies One Big Regret from 2022 Offseason for Colts

Media Personality Calls for Colts to Trade for Star Wide Receiver

Media Personality Calls for Colts to Trade for Star Wide Receiver

Colts Defensive Line Falls Short of Top 10 on New Rankings

Colts Defensive Line Falls Short of Top 10 on New Rankings

NFL Analyst Projects Every Game Result for 2022 Colts Season

NFL Analyst Projects Every Game Result for 2022 Colts Season

Colts Bolster Defense, Sign Free Agent Pass Rusher: Report

Colts Bolster Defense, Sign Free Agent Pass Rusher: Report

Matt Ryan Overlooked on New AFC Quarterback Rankings

Matt Ryan Overlooked on New AFC Quarterback Rankings

New Darius Leonard Injury Recovery Timetable Revealed: Report

New Darius Leonard Injury Recovery Timetable Revealed: Report

Colts Coach on Hot Seat Entering 2022, Says NFL Writer

Colts Coach on Hot Seat Entering 2022, Says NFL Writer

Key Colts Rookie Projected to Crack Starting Lineup in Week 1

Key Colts Rookie Projected to Crack Starting Lineup in Week 1

Colts’ Pass Catchers Overlooked on Newest PFF Rankings

Colts’ Pass Catchers Overlooked on Newest PFF Rankings

Colts Make Revolutionary Change to Football Operations Staff

Colts Make Revolutionary Change to Football Operations Staff

Colts Add Veteran Experience With Two Signings Following Minicamp

Colts Add Veteran Experience With Two Signings Following Minicamp

Colts’ Running Back Unit Ranked One of the Best in the NFL

Colts’ Running Back Unit Ranked One of the Best in the NFL

Colts CB Kenny Moore Responds to Possibility of Contract Holdout

Colts CB Kenny Moore Responds to Possibility of Contract Holdout

Yannick Ngakoue Using Weight Training to Move Closer to Big Goal: Report

Yannick Ngakoue Using Weight Training to Move Closer to Big Goal: Report

Colts Star Releases Statement After Surprising Surgery

Colts Star Releases Statement After Surprising Surgery