Corey Coleman Declares for 2016 NFL Draft: Latest Comments and Reaction

One positive to playing in Baylor's high-octane offense is that it allows players to post big numbers and makes them more attractive to NFL teams, which is likely a big reason why junior wide receiver Corey Coleman will be turning pro. 

Baylor head coach Art Briles said after his team's 23-17 loss to Texas on Saturday, per Suzanne Halliburton of the Austin American-Statesman, that Coleman would declare for the 2016 NFL draft following the Bears' bowl game, which is yet to be determined. 

It was apparent before Saturday's matchup that Coleman wouldn't likely return. He was introduced with Baylor's seniors during the pregame ceremony, indicating his immediate future would be in the NFL. 

Per Shehan Jeyarajah of the Dallas Morning News, Coleman noted at the postgame press conference how he arrived at his decision:

Per Craig Smoak of 1660 ESPN Radio in Waco, he was also very complimentary of Briles' impact on his college career:

On ESPN.com last month, Mel Kiper Jr. rated Coleman the No. 24 NFL draft prospect:

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An exceptional athlete who has made big strides as a pass-catcher, Coleman has the speed to turn safeties around early -- he can run sub-4.4 -- but is also deceptively powerful. He's a charged-up running back with the ball in his hands. The production is off the charts, and at this point it's no fluke, because defenses know where he is and just can't do a thing about it.

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He has been fantastic in three years at Baylor, recording over 1,100 yards in each of the last two seasons and leading the nation with 20 touchdown receptions in 2015. 

While Coleman does have game-changing speed, as noted by Kiper, one question mark scouts will likely have about him during the predraft process is size. He's listed 5'11" and 190 pounds on Baylor's official athletic website.

Strength will have to be a part of his game because he won't intimidate NFL defensive backs with his size. Yet there's no denying the raw talent and consistently high level of production he produced at one of the nation's premier college programs. 

Assuming the workouts are strong, Coleman can push himself into the first-round mix and make this decision look very smart and lucrative in April.