WR Keon Coleman Prospect Deep Dive: A Guy To Look Out For At The Combine

Every year, there’s always a handful of prospects who put up ridiculous numbers at the combine. Keon Coleman has a chance to be one of those players this year. He isn’t exactly an elite athlete, but at 6’4″ and 215 lbs, Coleman is freakish compared to others his size. His twitch and explosiveness are rare for a big man, and he consistently made tough catches throughout his career. The catch with him is his unrefined route-running ability and lack of production. I don’t care much about general statistics, but it’s fair to have questions about that. We’ll discuss that in this article and also get into his film, which is more important.

Five all-22 games and his highlights were evaluated, and clips from his film are broken down here. All relevant traits were graded based on his film. His scouting report also factored in stats and analytics, such as PFF grades. Use promo code TREYSCHNEIDER on Underdog Fantasy to match your deposit up to $100. Please gamble responsibly and leave your feedback on Twitter @FBIntellect.

Receiving Stats

Film Analysis

Keon Coleman makes one of his many contested catches in the clip above. The defense runs a zone blitz, leaving Coleman one-on-one with the Corner, and he gains outside leverage. After gaining leverage, he does an excellent job of boxing out the defender and has the concentration to haul it in.

Coleman runs an impressive double move here by setting up the DB with a fake hitch. After faking the hitch, he runs a smooth slant route to catch the TD. You don’t see many big men who can change direction like that.

This clip is another example of how insane his catch radius is. He’s against press-man, and releases to the outside, using his speed to get to the boundary, and the one-handed catch says it all.

He runs a solid route here and has the speed and elusiveness to take to the house. Notice how he has a plan for what to do with the ball in his hands when he catches it. As soon as it’s caught, he immediately puts a move on the DB.

Grades

OVR Grade: 1-100

Traits/ Skills

Keon Coleman’s Strengths and Weaknesses

Keon Coleman Bio

• Keon Coleman is the Receiver we all wish we had in Madden – a big-bodied, hyper-athletic X-receiver who can make tough catches.

Pros

• Incredibly rare size-athleticism combo gives him the potential to be an alpha X-Receiver.
• Rapid foot speed and explosiveness off the line allow him to beat press coverage.
• Made several unreal catches; only a handful of players in the league are capable of making some of the catches he’s made.
• Stellar ball tracking, concentration, and vertical jumping ability allow him to be a dominant deep threat.
• Can stop and redirect surprisingly well for his size – ran a couple of nasty double moves.
• Some of the surest hands I’ve ever seen in a prospect – under 4% drop rate throughout college career.
• Poses as a decent RAC threat, as he is pretty shifty and elusive.
• Generally succeeded against press-man coverage, which will translate to the pros.
• Has experience working out of the Slot.

Cons

• Doesn’t have the best cuts in his routes and is still learning how to beat leverage.
• Lacks chemistry with the QB and creativity in scramble drills.
• Didn’t often create separation in the intermediate area.
• Considering his size, he leaves a little to be desired as a run blocker.
• Production hasn’t been anything amazing in college.

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All-22 Exposures

• Minnesota, 2022
• Wisconsin, 2022
• Clemson, 2023
• Duke, 2023
• LSU, 2023

Final conclusion on Keon Coleman

Most people will ask whether Keon Coleman will produce in the pros or not. Although he didn’t have the best college numbers, his play style should translate to the league. If paired with an accurate QB, I feel he could become a highly productive player. He may be raw in some areas, but he has a trait he excels in from day one – his hands. The build-up speed he has paired with his innate ball skills could lead to a true number-one Receiver. Pair his traits with an alpha attitude, and it’s easy to see why this guy may go high in the draft.

If you take Coleman, you must accept he’s still coming along and may not pan out like a true first-rounder. That said, he’s good enough immediately to add insurance to the pick, as he should never be terrible. I would take him anywhere outside the top ten. When the combine rolls around, watch out for Coleman, as his RAS rating could be through the roof.