Brandon Coleman NFL Draft Overview
Height: 6’4 1/2″
Weight: 313 lbs
Arm: 34 5/8″
Hand: 10 3/4″
40 yard Dash: 4.99 seconds
2024 NFL Draft: Brandon Coleman Scouting Report
Texas Christian University is the home of the horned frogs. Even though it’s not a frog, the passion for the TCU program has risen over the past two decades. From the days of the great Ladian Tomlinson and Jerry Hughes to now Steve Avila, TCU blood is NFL royalty. Fresh off their Cinderella run, there was a left tackle prospect who caught the eye of the NFL scouts. His name is Brandon Coleman. Coleman was a highly underrated player from high school and had to attend a junior college. He committed to Trinity Community College and became a standout offensive line recruit.
As a transfer, Coleman was a three-star recruit committed to TCU over other Power Five programs. After redshirting his freshman season, Coleman became a starter in his sophomore season as a left guard. In 2022, Coleman and Avila powered one of the best offensive lines in college football. This led to Coleman’s being honored as one of the All-Big 12. In 2023, he declared for the NFL draft off the heels of a second-team Big 12 season. Coleman’s raw athleticism and length make him an intriguing offensive line prospect. Is he a first-round talent? Let’s dig into the film and see.
Brandon Coleman Player Evaluation
Coleman’s Strengths
- Elite athletic ability and traits with a thick frame. Arguably the most athletic offensive lineman in the entire draft class. According to Bruce Feldman’s preseason athletic reports, He squats 600 pounds, benches 400, and power-cleans 375 pounds.
- Elite RAS score of 9.97 out of 10 showcasing a 34-inch vertical, 10.25-inch size hand, 4.99 in the 40.
- Excellent length with almost 35-inch arms and 84-inch wingspan.
- He has very Quick feet, which allow him to perform reach clocks on the interior defender and still get to the second-level opening rush lanes.
- Explosive from his stance and smooth kick slide to get to his pass set mark. He has the strength in his anchor to stall power rushers. Has average mirroring ability.
- Gets off the ball quickly in the run game with power and low pad level. It is a true force on down blocks and has the natural power to face and displace the defender with natural leverage.
- He has Tackle & Guard versatility, having had multiple starts and success at both positions. Good athleticism is shown on the move on pulls and screens. It can locate defenders and seal lanes.
- For a young player in the position, Coleman shows good awareness in reacting to twists and stunts as a pass protector.
Coleman’s Weakness
- Coleman has the power and tools to be a force in the run game, but at times, he seems to lack a mean streak. He has said personally that he’s trying to develop a mean streak and more finishing ability.
- He struggles against rushers who use quality pass-rush counters. Mirroring and readjusting his feet is a weakness and a big No-no at the NFL level. He also struggles to stay low in pass pro and loses leverage against edge defenders with a good bend.
- He is not a day-one starter by any means. What is his best position? This is a major question going forward.
- He played better in 2022 than in 2023.
Projection: Fourth Round Pick
Best Fits: Baltimore Ravens, Tennessee Titans, and the New York Jets.
