In each NFL Draft, there are gems out there to be unearthed in the mid-rounds, as Philadelphia Eagles general manager Howie Roseman knows all too well. And when it comes to Missouri wideout Kevin Coleman Jr., the talent level is stellar despite the diminutive receiver having played for four different programs during his collegiate career.
With the glaring lack of a surefire No.3 wideout on the Eagles roster, the idea of adding fresh talent to the wideout room is more intriguing than ever. Along with fellow SEC speed demon Brenen Thompson, another slippery and swift weapon who Roseman should strongly consider in the mid-rounds is Missouri wideout Kevin Coleman Jr.
Coleman Jr. is certainly well-traveled. The former MaxPreps state player of the year in Missouri in high school first followed Deion Sanders, Shedeur Sanders, and company to Jackson St, before bouncing around to Louisville and Mississippi State. Arriving back in his home state for his senior year, he secured 66 receptions for 732 yards.
What the Eagles could have in Kevin Coleman Jr.
NFL Draft Buzz provided key insight into what the Mizzouri native brings to the table:
"Coleman's game is built on precision, quickness off the snap, and an uncanny ability to find soft spots in zone coverage before defenders can close. He is at his best working from the inside, where he can exploit mismatches against slower linebackers and safeties who simply cannot mirror his footwork. Offenses that lean on quick-game concepts, RPO designs, and motion-heavy personnel packages will get the most out of what he does well."
Another crucial element of his game could also pay dividends at the next level: He's dangerous as a return man.
"His hands are among the most reliable in this class, his return ability adds immediate special teams value, and his toughness working the middle of the field is not in question. He fits best as a WR3 or WR4 in a three-receiver package, catching 50 to 60 balls a year and contributing as a returner."
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Coleman showed off his big-play return ability with a 67-yard return at Arkansas, and with only seven drops on 271 targets over four college seasons, his sure hands have been proven time and again. He's operated in the slot up until this point, making him a different draft day prospect than Brenen Thompson. His skillset could mesh well with the current wideout room, though, in Philadelphia, making him a projected mid-round talent worth keeping an eye on as the draft draws near.