Kevin Coleman Jr. NFL Draft 2026 Scouting Report for Miami Dolphins WR

The Miami Dolphins selected Missouri WR Kevin Coleman Jr. with the No. 177 overall pick in the 2026 NFL draft.

Kevin Coleman Jr is a dynamic matchup slot-receiver prospect. He projects as a rotational receiver on an NFL roster who can climb the depth chart.

Coleman Jr's career began at an HBCU, Jackson State, where he enrolled as a former 4-star recruit. As a true freshman, he earned the SWAC Freshman of the Year award. He became a nomad and did not stay at one school for more than a season. After Jackson State, he transferred to Louisville, Mississippi State, and Missouri.

Dame Parson is the lead host of the Locked On NFL Draft podcast. He also serves as co-host of the Scouting Room NFL Podcast alongside Daniel Harms.

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Where He Wins

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- Speed to create vertical explosives from the slot

- Quick plant and open on quick hitches, curls, and option routes

- Pre-snap motion to create easy access to open grass

- Quick gear shifting to accelerate to top speed and put defenders in conflict

- Short area quickness and change of direction to lose defenders in coverage

- Strong spatial awareness and feel after the catch to make the first defender miss

Areas of Improvement

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- Thin frame; susceptible to being jammed by physical defenders

- Play strength is below-average; struggles to play through physicality and gain yards after contact

- Limited wingspan and catch radius create competitive disadvantages in contested catch situations

- Slot-only receiver; offers little outside alignment flexibility

Grade, Rank, and Pro Comparison

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GRADE: 6.15 (Developmental Prospect — 5th Round)

COMPARABLE GRADE: Jadeon Haselwood (6.1 in 2023), Charlie Jones (6.2 in 2023), Parker Washington (6.2 in 2023)

OVERALL RANK: 210

POSITION RANK: WR30

PRO COMPARISON: Shi Smith

Measurables and Testing Data

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Height: 5'10"
Weight: 179
Hand: 9½"
Arm: 30"
Wingspan: 74"

40-Yard Dash: 4.49
Vertical: 38.5"
Broad Jump: 10'6"
3-Cone Drill: N/A
20-Yard Shuttle: N/A
Bench Press: N/A