It’s easy to focus on the flash and splash in today’s NFL, where explosive plays are king and increasingly unbelievable athletes have taken over the sport. Yet, football is cyclical, and as defenses have better adjusted to offenses’ high-flying ways, an increase in 12 personnel and between-the-tackles runs has emerged.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Defenses that can’t stop the run have trouble winning in January, and backs that can’t win with physicality can find themselves jostling for playing time with more consistent counterparts.<\/p>\n
There’s a spot for the bruisers in today’s game, even if most of them have to fight against concerns about their ceiling as they enter the league. One such prospect is Washington’s Jonah Coleman. The rising senior is in store for a big 2025 campaign, and with it is the potential for his draft stock to soar.<\/p>\n
How does Jonah Coleman win?<\/p>\n
At 5’9″ and 228 pounds, Coleman is dense, and that physicality radiates throughout his game. He is unafraid and often inviting of oncoming defenders. Coleman’s preferred method of creating missed tackles is with brute force. His raw power stands out, and he showcases quality contact balance to break tackles without sacrificing much speed.<\/p>\n
Likewise, Coleman’s nose for the sticks and the end zone are complemented by an impressive ability to keep his legs churning. He’ll truck, reach, or launch himself into the end zone when necessary, keeping him viable in short-yardage situations.<\/p>\n
Fortunately for Coleman’s stock, he isn’t a one-dimensional stereotype of a power back. He can reasonably run in the mid-4.50s come Combine season, can hit the occasional home run, and is fast enough to turn the corner in outside zone.<\/p>\n
Jonah Coleman #NFLDraft<\/a><\/p>\n – Pulls through wrap of DE
– Jump cut to undercut LB’s pursuit
-Stiff arm + the jump cut pic.twitter.com\/z8lGeqwa4a<\/a><\/p>\n