NFL Draft 2026 Scouting Report for Missouri WR Kevin Coleman Jr

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.

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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"

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