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

New NFL Mock Draft Predicts Colts Trade in 2022 NFL Draft

New NFL Mock Draft Predicts Colts Trade in 2022 NFL Draft

2022 NFL Draft: WR Compared to Pro Bowler Identified as ‘Fit’ for Colts

2022 NFL Draft: WR Compared to Pro Bowler Identified as ‘Fit’ for Colts

Colts Ranked Among Best Drafting NFL Teams Over Last Five Years

Colts Ranked Among Best Drafting NFL Teams Over Last Five Years

NFL Mock Draft Sends Colts QB Compared to Former No. 1 Pick

NFL Mock Draft Sends Colts QB Compared to Former No. 1 Pick

Chris Ballard Addresses T.Y. Hilton’s Free Agency

Chris Ballard Addresses T.Y. Hilton’s Free Agency

Chris Ballard Shares His Insight, Colts’ Philosophy at Wide Receiver

Chris Ballard Shares His Insight, Colts’ Philosophy at Wide Receiver

NFL Mock Draft Ships Colts 2021 Breakout College Star Offensive Weapon

NFL Mock Draft Ships Colts 2021 Breakout College Star Offensive Weapon

Proposed Trade Sends Colts First-Round Pick in 2022 NFL Draft

Proposed Trade Sends Colts First-Round Pick in 2022 NFL Draft

Frank Reich Addresses T.Y. Hilton’s Free Agency, Colts WR Depth Chart

Frank Reich Addresses T.Y. Hilton’s Free Agency, Colts WR Depth Chart

Disgruntled Star Receiver, Potential Colts Target Requests Trade

Disgruntled Star Receiver, Potential Colts Target Requests Trade

ESPN Analyst Rips Colts Receivers, Tweets Indianapolis Needs WRs ‘More Than Any Team’

ESPN Analyst Rips Colts Receivers, Tweets Indianapolis Needs WRs ‘More Than Any Team’

Colts Sign Wide Receiver to Restricted Free Agent Tender

Colts Sign Wide Receiver to Restricted Free Agent Tender

Ryan Kelly Says There’s a ‘Sense of Urgency’ That ‘Time is Now’ for Colts

Ryan Kelly Says There’s a ‘Sense of Urgency’ That ‘Time is Now’ for Colts

NFL Mock Draft Sends Colts Offensive Weapon Compared to Two-Time Pro Bowler

NFL Mock Draft Sends Colts Offensive Weapon Compared to Two-Time Pro Bowler

Five-Time Pro Bowl Wide Receiver Fits Best With Colts, Says NFL Writer

Five-Time Pro Bowl Wide Receiver Fits Best With Colts, Says NFL Writer

NFL Draft History: Peyton Manning Goes No. 1 to Indianapolis Colts

NFL Draft History: Peyton Manning Goes No. 1 to Indianapolis Colts

Two-Time All-Pro Stephon Gilmore Says ‘Future is Bright’ for Colts

Two-Time All-Pro Stephon Gilmore Says ‘Future is Bright’ for Colts

Five-Time Pro Bowl Left Tackle Fits Best With Colts, Says NFL Writer

Five-Time Pro Bowl Left Tackle Fits Best With Colts, Says NFL Writer

Colts Finalize Deal for Former Rival Offensive Tackle

Colts Finalize Deal for Former Rival Offensive Tackle

Colts Welcome Veteran Defender for Visit: Report

Colts Welcome Veteran Defender for Visit: Report

Contract Details: Colts Sign Former Defensive Player of the Year Stephon Gilmore

Contract Details: Colts Sign Former Defensive Player of the Year Stephon Gilmore

NFL Mock Draft Sends Colts Potential Starter in Second Round

NFL Mock Draft Sends Colts Potential Starter in Second Round

Baker Mayfield Reveals Colts Were Initially His ‘Most Likely’ Destination

Baker Mayfield Reveals Colts Were Initially His ‘Most Likely’ Destination

Colts Host Visit with Former Defensive Player of the Year: Report

Colts Host Visit with Former Defensive Player of the Year: Report

NFL Mock Draft Predicts Colts Take Two Wide Receivers

NFL Mock Draft Predicts Colts Take Two Wide Receivers

Colts Finalizing Deal With Former Patriots’ 2-Time Super Bowl Champ: Report

Colts Finalizing Deal With Former Patriots’ 2-Time Super Bowl Champ: Report

Proposed Trade Sends Colts Pro Bowl Defender

Proposed Trade Sends Colts Pro Bowl Defender

New Mock Draft Sends Colts Potential Future Franchise Quarterback

New Mock Draft Sends Colts Potential Future Franchise Quarterback

Colts Schedule Visit with QB Prospect Malik Willis

Colts Schedule Visit with QB Prospect Malik Willis

NFL Mock Draft Sends Colts Offensive Lineman Compared to Longtime Starter

NFL Mock Draft Sends Colts Offensive Lineman Compared to Longtime Starter