Every time I watch him he is just shot out of a cannon. He has great hands and can pass block too. I like Jennings and Andre Williams but this kid could be amazing in this offense and a legit starter soon enough. He would be a perfect complement to Andre Williams but I feel more that Williams would be a complement to Coleman.
Scouting Report from With The First Pick
Interview with New Era Scouting
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Game Video from Draft Breakdown
"Junior entry. Finished as the number two overall rusher in 2014 with 2,036 yards, finishing behind only Heisman hopeful Melvin Gordon. Only the 18th player in history to breach the 2,000 yard mark and he did so with very little help around him. His record setting 2014 season includes a 300+ yard game against Rutgers. Coleman has ideal size and speed for the position. At his best in a north/south type running scheme where he can use his downhill speed and power. Some of the finer, more detailed aspects to the position need to be worked on. His routes out of the backfield, pass blocking technique, and ball security are raw around the edges. However when it comes to talent and big play ability, Coleman has the potential to be a star at the next level."
NYG needs more playmakers on offense. And no offense to Rashad Jennings and Andre Williams...but neither of those guys should factor in the decision making process.
NYG needs more playmakers on offense. And no offense to Rashad Jennings and Andre Williams...but neither of those guys should factor in the decision making process.
My thoughts exactly, we need playmakers and a 3rd RB that can catch and take it to the house from anywhere on the field would be perfect for this offense. And then in 2016 he would then take a larger role replacing RJ
NYG needs more playmakers on offense. And no offense to Rashad Jennings and Andre Williams...but neither of those guys should factor in the decision making process.
Exactly. And i'll take it a step further and say that the Giants do in fact have a big need at RB. This team needs a stud at RB even if Williams and Jennings reach their full potential.
Imagine what a freak RB would do for Eli....i'm telling you we'd win 10 games by accident if we can upgrade the RB position.
If that can be done, then I believe A.Williams will surprise folks running behind a competent (not even a smash-mouth) offensive line. Hell, look at how D.Ward was all-madden when he was a Giant. To me, RB is far down the list of needs.
With Wilson, I believe they saw an eventual home-run hitter in both the passing game and running game (would have loved to see how he would have done in the McAdoo offense).
If they see that type of potential for Coleman, pick 40 may not be out of the question. Though there will be a ton of red-chip talent sitting there. Let's see what we shore up in FA first, which may give us a clearer picture.
Can't say the blocking in front of him gave him much of a chance though.
NYG needs more playmakers on offense. And no offense to Rashad Jennings and Andre Williams...but neither of those guys should factor in the decision making process.
I do, especially those who come on as experts and are proven wrong time and again
They really need to address a couple of big holes in FA (Safety and OL) and then we could looks to add explosive speed at WR, TE or RB.
I'd like the Giants to go with a RB in round 2 or 3 and Coleman and Abdullah from Nebraska would work.
Coleman runs tall. Some compare him to Murray but he's more McFadden than Murray. Some concern about how he will hold up in the NFL with that style but he has HR speed. He runs hard and cuts and explodes. He can also catch the football and makes plays in the pass game too.
Sign me up for WR Parker/White in round 1. Coleman in round 2. Doing this would give the Giants 3 speed matchups on offense instead of just one.
He doesn't have particularly good vision, nor is he elusive, qualities I think of as comprising running skills. Compare his to Yeldon or Abdullah.
While he exhibits power on occasion, he does not routinely finish runs by or punish tacklers. Compare this to Gurley or Yeldon.
When he gets to the NFL and has to play against defenders who on average are bigger, faster and more physical, I think these deficiencies will become evident, and he is likely to struggle.
Watch Yeldon work to the perimeter. While he often has good blocking, when he doesn't, he can still pick up yardage. He is one of the most polished runners I've seen at the college level.
Video: T. J. Yeldon vs. Auburn - ( New Window )
Thanks, didn't know that. If anything significant, it's a concern.
They really need to address a couple of big holes in FA (Safety and OL) and then we could looks to add explosive speed at WR, TE or RB.
I'd like the Giants to go with a RB in round 2 or 3 and Coleman and Abdullah from Nebraska would work.
Coleman runs tall. Some compare him to Murray but he's more McFadden than Murray. Some concern about how he will hold up in the NFL with that style but he has HR speed. He runs hard and cuts and explodes. He can also catch the football and makes plays in the pass game too.
Sign me up for WR Parker/White in round 1. Coleman in round 2. Doing this would give the Giants 3 speed matchups on offense instead of just one.
Coleman has a significantly different body type than McFadden. I don't see the comparison at all.
David Wilson was such a huge loss. Like KWALL mentioned above, this team desperately needs to add speed to the offense and especially the backfield.
Haven't seen him catch, if he can, he could be an interesting role playing prospect. Might just click in this "O."
There's a video of him at Draft Breakdown, but for some reason this site doesn't like the URL.
They are the same size/build and similar running style. High cut, runs tall, and a one cut long strider with some concern about lateral agility and ability to stay healthy with that running style.
It's an obvious comparison that many have made including some college coaches this fall.
They are the same size/build and similar running style. High cut, runs tall, and a one cut long strider with some concern about lateral agility and ability to stay healthy with that running style.
It's an obvious comparison that many have made including some college coaches this fall.
I think Coleman is 2+ inches shorter and has a much thicker lower body. Pad level can be comparible, but Coleman has shown several times on tape the ability to approach the line low and powerful. I never saw that with McFadden in college.
Josh Robinson from Mississippi State is a guy I would look for late. Also not sure where Mike Davis from South Carolina will go...but he isn't talked about enough. I think he has the talent to hang with the second tier of backs in this draft class.
I like Coleman a lot. He'll be a player in the NFL but I do like Gordon much more.
They really need to address a couple of big holes in FA (Safety and OL) and then we could looks to add explosive speed at WR, TE or RB.
I'd like the Giants to go with a RB in round 2 or 3 and Coleman and Abdullah from Nebraska would work.
Coleman runs tall. Some compare him to Murray but he's more McFadden than Murray. Some concern about how he will hold up in the NFL with that style but he has HR speed. He runs hard and cuts and explodes. He can also catch the football and makes plays in the pass game too.
Sign me up for WR Parker/White in round 1. Coleman in round 2. Doing this would give the Giants 3 speed matchups on offense instead of just one.
Parker and White really aren't that fast though are they. They both seem like 4.5 guys.