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

Steelers Could Deal $41 Million Starter to Trade Up in 2026 NFL Draft: Analyst

Steelers Could Deal $41 Million Starter to Trade Up in 2026 NFL Draft: Analyst

Steelers Host Pair of ‘Big Name’ Prospects 2 Weeks Before 2026 NFL Draft: Report

Steelers Host Pair of ‘Big Name’ Prospects 2 Weeks Before 2026 NFL Draft: Report

Eagles Urged to Up the Ante With All-Pro in Myles Garrett Trade Proposal

Eagles Urged to Up the Ante With All-Pro in Myles Garrett Trade Proposal

Seahawks Have NFC West Competition For 6-foot-4 ‘Explosive’ Edge Rusher

Seahawks Have NFC West Competition For 6-foot-4 ‘Explosive’ Edge Rusher

Vikings to Host ‘Sleeper’ Pass-Catcher for 2026 NFL Draft Visit: Report

Vikings to Host ‘Sleeper’ Pass-Catcher for 2026 NFL Draft Visit: Report

Steelers Express Interest in ‘Field-Stretching’ WR Before 2026 NFL Draft: Report

Steelers Express Interest in ‘Field-Stretching’ WR Before 2026 NFL Draft: Report

Browns Showing Interest in Speedy Playmaker Ahead of 2026 NFL Draft

Browns Showing Interest in Speedy Playmaker Ahead of 2026 NFL Draft

Alex Highsmith Speaks out on Attendance of Steelers Veterans at Offseason Workouts

Alex Highsmith Speaks out on Attendance of Steelers Veterans at Offseason Workouts

Lions Predicted to Get Very Athletic Lineman If Penei Sewell Makes Switch

Lions Predicted to Get Very Athletic Lineman If Penei Sewell Makes Switch

Steelers Called on to Add ‘Elusive,’ Speedy Playmaker in 2026 NFL Draft

Steelers Called on to Add ‘Elusive,’ Speedy Playmaker in 2026 NFL Draft

Seahawks Get Potential Lifeline From Dolphins RB De’Von Achane

Seahawks Get Potential Lifeline From Dolphins RB De’Von Achane

‘Strange Twist’ Emerges in New A.J. Brown-Eagles Trade Pitch

‘Strange Twist’ Emerges in New A.J. Brown-Eagles Trade Pitch

Dolphins’ Jeff Hafley Speaks out on Troy Aikman’s Consulting Role

Dolphins’ Jeff Hafley Speaks out on Troy Aikman’s Consulting Role

Eagles Get Warning on A.J. Brown Trade Ahead of 2026 NFL Draft

Eagles Get Warning on A.J. Brown Trade Ahead of 2026 NFL Draft

Steelers Host Projected 1st-Round WR Along With Penn Hills Product

Steelers Host Projected 1st-Round WR Along With Penn Hills Product

Steelers Predicted to Snub QB Ty Simpson to Solidify Roster Strength

Steelers Predicted to Snub QB Ty Simpson to Solidify Roster Strength

Packers Encouraged to Offer ‘Rising WR’ in Proposed Dexter Lawrence Trade Package

Packers Encouraged to Offer ‘Rising WR’ in Proposed Dexter Lawrence Trade Package

Eagles Projected to ‘Leapfrog’ NFC Foe With NFL Draft Trade to Fill Defensive Need

Eagles Projected to ‘Leapfrog’ NFC Foe With NFL Draft Trade to Fill Defensive Need

Lions Predicted to Get ‘Tough’ Leader With NFL Draft Trade

Lions Predicted to Get ‘Tough’ Leader With NFL Draft Trade

Vikings Could Turn Heads With ‘Creative’ Trade Pitch for DT Dexter Lawrence

Vikings Could Turn Heads With ‘Creative’ Trade Pitch for DT Dexter Lawrence

Seahawks Urged to See Speedy RB as Free Agent Option Amid NFL Draft Uncertainty

Seahawks Urged to See Speedy RB as Free Agent Option Amid NFL Draft Uncertainty

Blockbuster Trade Pitch Lands Rams ‘Terrifying Trio of Pass-Catchers’

Blockbuster Trade Pitch Lands Rams ‘Terrifying Trio of Pass-Catchers’

Steelers Insider Throws Cold Water on Drafting QB Despite Aaron Rodgers Questions

Steelers Insider Throws Cold Water on Drafting QB Despite Aaron Rodgers Questions

Eagles Super Bowl Champion DB Returns to Lions

Eagles Super Bowl Champion DB Returns to Lions

Eagles Could Turn to Familiar Georgia Roots to Fill Unexpected NFL Draft Need

Eagles Could Turn to Familiar Georgia Roots to Fill Unexpected NFL Draft Need

Lions Announce ‘Significant’ Re-Signing in Secondary

Lions Announce ‘Significant’ Re-Signing in Secondary

Patriots May Pivot to Trade Up in 2026 NFL Draft After Maxx Crosby Miss

Patriots May Pivot to Trade Up in 2026 NFL Draft After Maxx Crosby Miss

Lions Named Landing Spot for $87 Million Star Weeks Before 2026 NFL Draft

Lions Named Landing Spot for $87 Million Star Weeks Before 2026 NFL Draft

NFL Silent After Troy Aikman Puts League on Notice Again With Dolphins Role: Report

NFL Silent After Troy Aikman Puts League on Notice Again With Dolphins Role: Report

Browns Could Get Shedeur Sanders Competition With 1st Round NFL Draft Trade

Browns Could Get Shedeur Sanders Competition With 1st Round NFL Draft Trade