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I don't see why this guy doesn't get much love. Not just on here but from the national media as well. He seems like the perfect RB for the "new age" NFL offense. The type that likes to move the line and run from unbalanced formations, and pistol looks, not just the power I. That's not a knock on Tevin as he has shown he can run between the tackles and hit a home run from anywhere on the field but he seems to be a threat to account for in formations such as these.


Physically he may be the most gifted athlete out of all the running backs this year and is undoubtedly the fastest. He had almost the same yardage this year as Melvin Gordon behind a line half as talented.


The former Bears director of scouting seems to think he's the best RB in this class:

Quote:"My thinking is that if Coleman played behind the Wisconsin line he may have run for over 2500 yards. As it was, he ran for 2036 yards, a 7.5 average per carry, 15 touchdowns and 25 receptions," Gabriel wrote. "Coleman has a complete game. He can run with power between the tackles, is creative, and consistently gets yards after contact. He has the speed to turn the corner and is elusive in the open field. As a receiver, he is very reliable, runs good routes and has very good hands. Add to that the fact that he can already pass protect and is a dangerous kickoff returner."

<a class="bbc_url" href='http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000476172/article/exbears-scouting-director-tevin-coleman-is-drafts-no-1-rb'>http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000476172/article/exbears-scouting-director-tevin-coleman-is-drafts-no-1-rb</a>


This is from his NFL draft profile:

Quote:Decisive north-south runner. Outstanding three-step burst into second level. Fearless between the tackles. Has dangerous jump-cut to instantly change gaps and ruin the plans of linebackers. Stays square to the line and is always in ready position to hit turbo. Fluid and flexible lower body with elite one-cut ability and natural change-of-direction talent without gearing down. Violent run finisher. Will duck shoulder and throw heavy forearm into tackler to prove a point. Not a content runner -- doesn't like to give in. Capable hands out of backfield and willing to square up and engage pass rushers on pass plays. Hits top speed so quickly that safeties and linebackers repeatedly take poor angles, leading to long touchdowns. Half of his 28 career rushing touchdowns were of 43-plus yards, including eight of 64-plus yards.

<a class="bbc_url" href='http://www.nfl.com/draft/2015/profiles/tevin-coleman?id=2552453'>http://www.nfl.com/draft/2015/profiles/tevin-coleman?id=2552453</a>


Here's some highlights:


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I don't claim to be a scout but what am I missing on this guy?

I live in Big 10 country. He is definitely a very good player. He played on a team with a bad offensive line and no passing game to speak of and still had a great year in a league known for its defense.

Did he not break a bone in his foot?

 

From what I have read it has not totally healed as yet.

 

This has impacted his draft status, which is should since Running Back need their feet to RUN.

Sounds like he even played with a broken bone in his foot.

Quote:Did he not break a bone in his foot?


From what I have read it has not totally healed as yet.


This has impacted his draft status, which is should since Running Back need their feet to RUN.

He did. As a matter of fact he played the most of the season with the broken bone and still managed to put up those gaudy numbers. He had surgery and is expected to perform all the drills at his pro day on April 15th. Considering he's getting ready to work out I don't think its that serious.


If an ACL tear hasn't stopped people from proclaiming Gurley as the best RB in the class I don't see how a broken bone, that has in fact healed, caused any damage to his draft stock.

He is my 2nd favorite back behind Gurley, his pro day is Wed.

I'll take him, but jay ajayi and Ameer  Abdullah are better at blocking out and catching out of the backfield

 

And Gurley well is Gurley and Gordon put of record numbers 

Quote:He did. As a matter of fact he played the most of the season with the broken bone and still managed to put up those gaudy numbers. He had surgery and is expected to perform all the drills at his pro day on April 15th. Considering he's getting ready to work out I don't think its that serious.


If an ACL tear hasn't stopped people from proclaiming Gurley as the best RB in the class I don't see how a broken bone, that has in fact healed, caused any damage to his draft stock.

So he hasnt had his pro day, that explains what the OP is looking for, no pro day yet after an injury def not gonna give him buzz until that happens

I was pretty impressed with his tape, he doesn't have much wiggle but he is patient and when he hits a hole he hits it. He gets going north and south and stays that way, he certainly would be a  welcome addition to the Jags imo. He's a guy who can make explosive plays through the running game. I really hope we get him or David Johnson who to me has the potential to be the best rb in this class, already is a immediate threat in the passing game and with a little work on his instincts on the ground has pro bowl potential.

Quote:So he hasnt had his pro day, that explains what the OP is looking for, no pro day yet after an injury def not gonna give him buzz until that happens

Again, neither has Gurley. And he put up numbers that rival Gordon's behind a line with half the talent and no QB.

Quote:Again, neither has Gurley. And he put up numbers that rival Gordon's behind a line with half the talent and no QB.

Gurley doesnt need a pro day for buzz like Coleman, he plays for a bad team most people havent seen play, Gurley played for a big school in the SEC people seen for 3 years

Quote:Gurley doesnt need a pro day for buzz like Coleman, he plays for a bad team most people havent seen play, Gurley played for a big school in the SEC people seen for 3 years

If that's the case then it seems pretty lazy. Especially from all the seasonal scouting from the media and the fans that goes on at this time of year.

Quote:If that's the case then it seems pretty lazy. Especially from all the seasonal scouting from the media and the fans that goes on at this time of year.

I'm just answering the OPs question on why he hasnt heard a lot about him, people on this board might not know much about him and the media hasnt hyped up any RB's but Gurley and Gordon, and unless one had a great combine or Pro day they were not gonna talk about them. Hardcore draft people and scouts already know Coleman is a stud RB prospect.

Reminds me of Darren McFadden. And I don't mean that in a bad way.

Quote:Reminds me of Darren McFadden. And I don't mean that in a bad way.

That's actually his NFL comp. McFadden was a stud RB prospect coming out. His bad luck with multiple injuries and being on a bad Raiders team in general did no favors for his career.

Quote:Reminds me of Darren McFadden. And I don't mean that in a bad way.

Agree, I loved McFadden coming out and as Kharnn said, injuries is what hurt him.  If he never got hurt I think he would of been a great player.  In the last 10 years ago or so McFadden is probably my favorite RB prospect behind AP

Love this guy. Hope he is a Jag next month.

Go look at all my mock drafts, they all have Coleman going in the 3rd.  Not sure if he makes it to the 3rd though.  He probably goes in the 2nd

I don't see we've scheduled a visit with him so that may be a good thing or a bad thing. I'm sure we'll be at his pro day though.

He reminds me of Toby Gerhart. Powerful one cut, uphill runner with very little lateral ability. There is very little creativity to his game. He'll run into piles instead of bouncing somewhere else. Seemed mostly feast and famine where he does a whole lot of nothing and then takes it to the endzone when the defense would breakdown or overpursue or when the line would open a gaping hole.