Tevin Coleman RB Indiana #6
Wt: 210
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Size/Athleticism: Good measurables but plays smaller than his height/weight would indicate. A good all around athlete, but he’s more fast than anything. Does not necessarily have the elite agility to make him a more dangerous weapon.
Vision: Looks hesitant running between the tackles. Tends to put his head down and run straight when he doesn’t see a gap immediately. Does not always see holes as they develop. What could be classified as patience looks more like hesitancy to me. Does a poor job adjusting when his initial hole closes, unless he’s on the outside with more space to maneuver.
Power: Limited strength. Does not push the pile. Appears skinny, with limited leg strength. Needs to get on the outside edge to be effective.
Speed/Agility: Breakaway speed. Does not get caught from behind. Impressive acceleration, and capable of hitting the hole with a burst. Dangerous agility in the open field. Can definitely break ankles and is tough to take down one-on-one in the open field. Balance is only average and his start-and-stop ability isn’t great compared to others with his overall skill set.
Passing Game: Definite upside in this area but needs development. Hands are inconsistent. Awareness is limited. Does not do a great job of quickly analyzing the field once he secures the ball—this is potentially what causes some focus drops for him, as he tries to look too early. Routes are inconsistent and does not do a great job finding soft spot in zone as a check down for his quarterback. Gives a decent effort as a blocker but lacks ideal size and technique needs improvements.
Intangibles: Praised by coaching staff. Worked hard to add some bulk during his career.
Durability: Missed three games with ankle injury in 2013.
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Overview: Coleman put together a highlight reel career at Indiana, but I have doubts about his ability to transition to life as an every-down back in the NFL. He really struggles running between the tackles, mostly due to limited vision as he just doesn’t see holes developing and is often late to react. However, he is exceptionally dangerous in space and a legitimate home run threat once he turns the corner on the outside. He has a future in the NFL, but I view him as more of a bigger version of Dexter McCluster and don’t see enough upside to warrant a top-50 pick.
