2026 NFL Scouting Report: Jonah Coleman

Jonah Coleman, 5-8/220
Running Back
Washington

Jonah Coleman Scouting Report

By Charlie Campbell

Strengths:

Strong build and size
Straight line speed
True power back
North-South forceful runner
Keeps legs going after contact
Consistently breaks tackles
Finishes runs well
Burst to the hole
Drags tacklers
Decisive runner
Doesn’t dance in the backfield
Zero hesitation to pound the ball into the defense
Has a nose for the end zone
Wears down defenses
Solid route runner
Has some elusiveness
Good hands
Durable
Ready to compete immediately
Good fit for a zone blocking system
Good knee bend
Runs behind his pads

Weaknesses:

Good skill set but not elite
Will have to learn NFL blitz protection

Prospect Summary:

Over the past four seasons, Coleman has been a steady and reliable back at Arizona and Washington. Coleman ran well for the Arizona Wildcats in a breakout 2023 season, averaging 6.8 yards per carry for 871 yards with five touchdowns. He also caught 25 passes for 283 yards with a touchdown. Coleman transferred to Washington and averaged 5.5 yards per carry for 1,053 yards with 10 touchdowns. He had 23 catches for 177 yards. In 2025, Coleman averaged 4.9 yards per carry for 758 yards with 15 touchdowns. He had 31 receptions for 354 yards and two touchdowns. Team sources said that Coleman impressed them at the Senior Bowl.

As a runner, Coleman is a force. Coleman is a North-South power back who runs through contact and constantly charges through defenders. With his power and strength, Coleman was dangerous in short-yardage and goal-line situations as he is a physical runner who shows no fear to hit the hole with authority. Coleman is a decisive runner who charges downfield and is not one to dance in the backfield. He has zero hesitation to stick his nose into a scrum and power through the defense to generate positive yardage. His power allows him to finish runs well, and he consistently is dragging tacklers behind him.

Coleman is a true North-South runner who is a one-cut downhill force. However, he also has some elusiveness to dodge and juke defenders. He would fit a zone blocking scheme as a one-cut, downhill tailback, but he is more of a North-South runner.

As a receiver, Coleman does a nice job for a power back. He showed the ability to contribute as a receiver with quality production through route running and reliable hands. Like all college backs, Coleman will need development with blitz protection, but he is a willing blocker who has the potential to be a good contributor in that phase.

In the 2026 NFL Draft, Coleman could be a day-two pick. Check out my latest 2026 NFL Mock Draft to see where Coleman is projected.