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

Previously Absent Colts Stars Return to the Field for Minicamp

Previously Absent Colts Stars Return to the Field for Minicamp

Colts Rookie WR Alec Pierce Earns ‘Surprise’ 2022 Projection

Colts Rookie WR Alec Pierce Earns ‘Surprise’ 2022 Projection

Colts’ Frank Reich Ranked Behind 8 NFL Head Coaches for 2022

Colts’ Frank Reich Ranked Behind 8 NFL Head Coaches for 2022

NFL Insider Provides Update to Kenny Moore’s ‘Holdout’

NFL Insider Provides Update to Kenny Moore’s ‘Holdout’

Colts Second-Year Defender ‘Ready to Ascent to Star Status,’ Writes NFL Analyst

Colts Second-Year Defender ‘Ready to Ascent to Star Status,’ Writes NFL Analyst

Super Bowl MVP Gives Major Props to Colts’ Kenny Moore II

Super Bowl MVP Gives Major Props to Colts’ Kenny Moore II

Frank Reich Addresses Rodrigo Blankenship, Colts’ Kicker Situation at OTAs

Frank Reich Addresses Rodrigo Blankenship, Colts’ Kicker Situation at OTAs

NFL Analyst Ranks Colts’ Quarterback Situation Outside NFL’s Top 10

NFL Analyst Ranks Colts’ Quarterback Situation Outside NFL’s Top 10

Colts Rookie Looking Impressive at Offseason Workouts

Colts Rookie Looking Impressive at Offseason Workouts

Frank Reich ‘Feels Good’ About Colts Wide Receivers’ Progress During OTAs

Frank Reich ‘Feels Good’ About Colts Wide Receivers’ Progress During OTAs

Kenny Moore II Tops List of Best Slot Cornerbacks Entering 2022 NFL Season

Kenny Moore II Tops List of Best Slot Cornerbacks Entering 2022 NFL Season

NFL Staff Writer Calls Colts Best Fit for Two-Time All-Pro Free Agent

NFL Staff Writer Calls Colts Best Fit for Two-Time All-Pro Free Agent

Colts Young Defender Returns to Field as Other Stars Remain Missing From OTAs

Colts Young Defender Returns to Field as Other Stars Remain Missing From OTAs

Matt Ryan Among Best Quarterbacks in Key Analytic Statistic During 2021

Matt Ryan Among Best Quarterbacks in Key Analytic Statistic During 2021

NFL Analyst Says Colts Were ‘Perfect Situation’ For Carson Wentz to Change

NFL Analyst Says Colts Were ‘Perfect Situation’ For Carson Wentz to Change

Colts Defender Listed Among 6 Potential AFC Breakout Candidates

Colts Defender Listed Among 6 Potential AFC Breakout Candidates

Frank Reich, Michael Pittman Jr. Rave About Matt Ryan’s Top Trait

Frank Reich, Michael Pittman Jr. Rave About Matt Ryan’s Top Trait

Phillip Lindsay Shares Why He Signed With the Colts

Phillip Lindsay Shares Why He Signed With the Colts

NFL Analyst Identifies Most Exciting Offseason Addition for Colts

NFL Analyst Identifies Most Exciting Offseason Addition for Colts

NFL Analyst Identifies Colts’ Most Underappreciated Player

NFL Analyst Identifies Colts’ Most Underappreciated Player

Colts Land on List of 2021 Non-Playoff Teams Ready to Make a Run

Colts Land on List of 2021 Non-Playoff Teams Ready to Make a Run

Colts Star Defender Dealing With Nagging Injury at OTAs

Colts Star Defender Dealing With Nagging Injury at OTAs

Peter King Ranks Colts Outside Top 8 AFC Teams in New Power Rankings

Peter King Ranks Colts Outside Top 8 AFC Teams in New Power Rankings

Key Colts Defender Absent from OTA Practice Session: Report

Key Colts Defender Absent from OTA Practice Session: Report

Colts Show Support for Victims, Survivors from Buffalo, Texas Mass Shootings

Colts Show Support for Victims, Survivors from Buffalo, Texas Mass Shootings

Frank Reich Sends Message to Fantasy Football Managers

Frank Reich Sends Message to Fantasy Football Managers

Frank Reich Addresses Kenny Moore II Not Participating in OTAs

Frank Reich Addresses Kenny Moore II Not Participating in OTAs

Colts Add More Competition to Already Crowded Position

Colts Add More Competition to Already Crowded Position

Media Reacts to NFL Choosing Scouting Combine Location for 2023 and 2024

Media Reacts to NFL Choosing Scouting Combine Location for 2023 and 2024

Colts Four-Time Pro Bowler Set to Make History with Next Contract: Report

Colts Four-Time Pro Bowler Set to Make History with Next Contract: Report