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Matt Waldman RSP Film Room fantasy football takes on Jonah Coleman
Every source-backed video insight STACKED has extracted from Matt Waldman RSP Film Room about Jonah Coleman.
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All Matt Waldman RSP Film Room insights about Jonah Coleman
NegativeUsageSep 21, 2026
With JK Dobbins injured and RJ Harvey inactive, Jonah Coleman stepped into the primary back role for the Broncos, recording 10 carries for 39 yards and a touchdown. Matt Waldman views him as a solid backup-caliber player who can catch and run downhill but lacks elite creativity and power, comparing his ceiling to Lendale White rather than a star like Terrell Davis.NegativeValueMay 7, 2026
Fernando Mendoza rates Jonah Coleman overvalued by approximately one to one-and-a-half rounds, placing him at the end of the third round (pick 36) rather than his current draft position. Coleman lacks the power and quickness of elite backs; Mendoza watched him against Weber State and better teams and did not see him running through many hits. His pass protection is merely 'get in the way' rather than technical, which Mendoza views as a recipe for disaster. Coleman's draft value is further challenged by his inability to separate in crowded offensive rooms and lack of system fit; he couldn't start in the correct system and won't stand out in a crowded backfield. Given Sean Payton's historical struggles drafting running backs after the fourth round, Mendoza sees Coleman as a situational committee member similar to Audrey Estime, with the combination of contact balance and explosion falling short.NegativeBustApr 27, 2026
Bob Harris compares Jonah Coleman unfavorably to Lendale White, citing lack of burst, poor downhill pad usage, and weak pass protection technique; notes that his tackle production comes against lower-level competition with arm tackles through big holes, raising concerns about his NFL viability despite Sean Payton's fourth-round selection. Harris expects limited on-field role despite the draft capital, particularly with JK Dobbins healthy and potentially getting short-yardage work. Harris prefers Royce Freeman as a running back option.NegativeBustApr 13, 2026
Bob Harris rates Jonah Coleman as overrated relative to consensus top-5 to top-7 running back rankings, placing him well outside his top tier. Harris questions whether the 5'8", 220 lb back's acceleration, speed, and vision are sufficient to sustain a starting role year-round. Harris criticizes his pass protection technique—head-dropping, weak punch, overextension—and compares his blocking flaws to De'Anthony Foreman's tell-giving issues. Harris sees Coleman as roster-depth/situational contributor only, requiring proof of explosiveness and downhill decisiveness to change his view. Coleman is good enough to make a roster and contribute situationally, but Harris is not sold on his three-down back potential and notes he needs to show far more explosiveness and better decision-making on off-guard and off-tackle runs where he must get downhill faster.NegativeProjectionApr 9, 2026
Jonah Coleman is identified alongside De'Mon Clayborn as one of the two best low red zone players in the 2026 class. While Coleman and Clayborn generate positive yards and touchdowns in the low red zone through different methods, both are highlighted as elite in this specific skill set.NegativeRoleApr 1, 2026
Coleman must learn to leverage his size and get downhill fast once past the line of scrimmage. He is too prone to bouncing plays outside and slanting inside looking for grain-against openings, lacks the explosiveness and agility to execute this, and gets tackled too easily for his size instead of sticking his foot in the ground to force pursuit angles that won't bring him down.