Keon Coleman is a multi-sport athlete who is primed to be one of the top wide receivers selected during the 2024 NFL Draft.
Coleman grew up in Louisiana and committed to Michigan State to play both football and basketball. After his freshman football season, he played in six basketball games for Tom Izzo’s Spartans.
Coleman’s athletic abilities are what make him one of the most underrated NFL Draft prospects in this cycle. Let’s take a look at his 40-yard dash time and how he projects as an NFL receiver.
Keon Coleman’s Impressive NFL Combine Performance
The 40-yard dash might not have completely played to Coleman’s strengths. However, he was in the 83rd percentile for the broad jump and 79th percentile for the vertical jump.
How Fast Is Coleman?
Coleman’s 4.61-second 40-yard dash put him in the 17th percentile in direct comparison to his peers at wide receiver.
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However, as we’ve come to know, speed alone does not make a great NFL wideout. John Ross, who broke the 40-yard dash record in 2017, has already retired from the NFL after bouncing around with three teams.
It’s also worth noting that while Coleman’s 40-yard dash time was underwhelming, he had the fastest gauntlet time among the wide-receiver prospects, topping 20 MPH.
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How Old Is Coleman?
Born May 17, 2003, Coleman is still just 20 years old. He will turn 21 during his rookie minicamp.
Since he’s a younger prospect with major athletic upside, expect NFL general managers to flock toward Coleman’s promise as a receiver.
Coleman’s Latest Scouting Report
Even after transferring to Florida State, Coleman did not have the same volume as top receivers like Malik Nabers or Rome Odunze, yet his raw talent has him in the mix as a potential first-round selection.
During his lone season with the Seminoles, Coleman caught 50 passes for 658 yards and 11 touchdowns, earning him first-team All-ACC honors.
In Coleman’s scouting report, Pro Football Network draft analyst Ian Cummings referred to him as a lab-built athlete with excellent size, length, frame density, and complete mass.
He measured 6’3 1/4″ and 213 pounds, making him a prime build for an NFL wide receiver. Despite his large frame, Coleman is a legitimate three-level threat that can challenge defensive backs vertically and be a challenge to defend all over the field.
KEEP READING: Ian Cummings’ Full Scouting Report of Keon Coleman
Because of his size and basketball history, Coleman has natural box-out and jump-ball ability, which makes him a red zone threat even as a rookie. However, Coleman can create space as a separator with clean, crisp routes.
“Being an elite contested and red zone threat, in and of itself, is a plus,” Cummings explained. “But Coleman has exciting utility as a separator and RAC weapon, too.”
Coleman is ultimately an explosive, flexible athlete at his size with a rare level of playmaking ability all over the gridiron.
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