Corey Coleman NFL Draft 2016: Scouting Report, Grade for Browns Rookie

POSITIVES

Corey Coleman is that big-play receiver you want on the edge, and he has the toughness to match his speed and intensity. Coleman was among the most dangerous players in all of college football in 2015, grabbing 74 catches for over 1,300 yards and a crazy 20 touchdowns while averaging 18.4 yards per catch.

With excellent burst, Coleman can quickly get into his route, but he's also able to make plays after the catch. There he averaged 7.7 yards with the ball in his hands and showed the lateral agility to juke defenders and the acceleration to leave a beaten cornerback in his dust.

Coleman is super fast, but he's a controlled route-runner who can be slippery at the line of scrimmage to beat press coverage. He adjusts well to the ball in the air and is great on over-the-shoulder plays. Lining up always on the left side of the Baylor offense, Coleman was used both down the field and on shorter routes. He's excelled at both thanks to his speed, footwork and body control.

NEGATIVES

Coleman had sports hernia surgery after the season and was not able to work out at the combine.

With 17 drops over the last two seasons, Coleman's hands are a concern. With nine-inch hands and 30 ¼-inch arms, Coleman doesn't have the ideal length or hand size that teams want. This could contribute to his drops, but he also has straight-up focus drops on film.

The shorter arms and smaller hands prevent Coleman from being a natural extending his arms and making catches with his hands. He likes to basket-catch or let the ball into his belly. Coleman played in a scheme that got him free releases and opportunities in space—something the NFL won't do.

Coleman doesn't fit the profile of an outside receiver's height or length, which will cause hesitation from NFL teams.

COMBINE RESULTS

Height: 5'10 ⅝"

Weight: 194 lbs.

40 Time: 4.37s

3-Cone: N/A

Short Shuttle: N/A

PRO COMPARISON: Steve Smith, Baltimore Ravens
FINAL GRADE: 7.00/9.00 (Round 1—Rookie Starter)