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

NFL Writer Proposes Colts Bring Home Former First-Round Draft Pick

NFL Writer Proposes Colts Bring Home Former First-Round Draft Pick

Colts Ranked Best in AFC South on Latest NFL Offense Power Rankings

Colts Ranked Best in AFC South on Latest NFL Offense Power Rankings

Colts Have Undrafted Rookie Running Back To Watch, Says Senior Writer

Colts Have Undrafted Rookie Running Back To Watch, Says Senior Writer

Jonathan Taylor Debuts on NFL Player Sales List

Jonathan Taylor Debuts on NFL Player Sales List

Chris Ballard Says Playoff Berth Might Not Have Changed Carson Wentz’s Fate

Chris Ballard Says Playoff Berth Might Not Have Changed Carson Wentz’s Fate

Colts 2022 NFL Draft Steal Came on Day 2, Says NFL Writer

Colts 2022 NFL Draft Steal Came on Day 2, Says NFL Writer

Philip Rivers Admits He Pondered Comeback to Colts After Carson Wentz Trade

Philip Rivers Admits He Pondered Comeback to Colts After Carson Wentz Trade

Yannick Ngakoue Sends Raiders Warning After Trade to Colts: ‘They’ll Pay’

Yannick Ngakoue Sends Raiders Warning After Trade to Colts: ‘They’ll Pay’

Nyheim Hines Shares Feelings on Finish to 2021 Season, Confidence in Matt Ryan

Nyheim Hines Shares Feelings on Finish to 2021 Season, Confidence in Matt Ryan

Reggie Wayne Uses Colorful Way to Praise Matt Ryan’s Leadership

Reggie Wayne Uses Colorful Way to Praise Matt Ryan’s Leadership

Top 3 Potential Wide Receiver Targets Remaining For Colts in Free Agency

Top 3 Potential Wide Receiver Targets Remaining For Colts in Free Agency

Colts Add European Football League Star Through NFL International Program

Colts Add European Football League Star Through NFL International Program

Matt Ryan Opens Up About Falcons Departure, Deshaun Watson Pursuit

Matt Ryan Opens Up About Falcons Departure, Deshaun Watson Pursuit

Jim Irsay Compares Matt Ryan to a Navy SEAL on ‘Pat McAfee Show’

Jim Irsay Compares Matt Ryan to a Navy SEAL on ‘Pat McAfee Show’

Colts Sign Undrafted Record-Setting College Star: Report

Colts Sign Undrafted Record-Setting College Star: Report

Colts Sign Undrafted Two-Year Starting College Quarterback: Report

Colts Sign Undrafted Two-Year Starting College Quarterback: Report

Colts Offer Large Guaranteed Contract to Undrafted Free Agent: Report

Colts Offer Large Guaranteed Contract to Undrafted Free Agent: Report

Colts Draft Pick Jelani Woods Shares His Unique Path to Playing Tight End

Colts Draft Pick Jelani Woods Shares His Unique Path to Playing Tight End

New Colts WR Alec Pierce Received Correct Draft Premonition From Unusual Source

New Colts WR Alec Pierce Received Correct Draft Premonition From Unusual Source

Jim Irsay Reveals Colts’ Long-Term Plan with Matt Ryan

Jim Irsay Reveals Colts’ Long-Term Plan with Matt Ryan

Colts Media Raves About Chris Ballard’s Day 2 at the 2022 NFL Draft

Colts Media Raves About Chris Ballard’s Day 2 at the 2022 NFL Draft

Matt Ryan Welcomes Colts Newly Drafted Wide Receiver on Twitter

Matt Ryan Welcomes Colts Newly Drafted Wide Receiver on Twitter

Chris Ballard Reenacts Famous Draft Moment on The Pat McAfee Show

Chris Ballard Reenacts Famous Draft Moment on The Pat McAfee Show

Colts Draft: Top 3 Wide Receiver Targets Remaining in Round 2

Colts Draft: Top 3 Wide Receiver Targets Remaining in Round 2

NFL Insider Speculates Colts Could Acquire First-Round Pick for QB

NFL Insider Speculates Colts Could Acquire First-Round Pick for QB

Matt Ryan Shares Two Hilarious Early Colts Experiences on The Pat McAfee Show

Matt Ryan Shares Two Hilarious Early Colts Experiences on The Pat McAfee Show

Marcus Brady Says Matt Ryan Can Make Any Young WR Better

Marcus Brady Says Matt Ryan Can Make Any Young WR Better

Colts Welcome Veteran Offensive Lineman for Visit: Report

Colts Welcome Veteran Offensive Lineman for Visit: Report

Legendary DE Dwight Freeney to Make Reappearance for Colts

Legendary DE Dwight Freeney to Make Reappearance for Colts

New Mock Draft Sends Colts Multiple Offensive Weapons

New Mock Draft Sends Colts Multiple Offensive Weapons