Washington has leaned on a lot of offensive playmakers this season, but Jonah Coleman has quietly become the stabilizing force that keeps the Huskies moving. The senior running back is having an incredibly productive year, racking up 651 rushing yards, 14 touchdowns, and 4.8 yards per carry, while also adding 29 receptions for 335 yards in the passing game. Coleman does everything you want from a modern running back; he’s powerful, dependable, and incredibly versatile.
At 228 pounds, Coleman is a big, physical runner who embraces contact. His ability to break tackles is elite, and he consistently creates yards after contact, turning what should be short gains into drive-extending plays. He’s the type of back who wears a defense down over four quarters, punishing tacklers and refusing to go down on first hit.
What really takes his game to the next level is his value as a receiver. Coleman has soft hands, runs clean routes out of the backfield, and becomes a matchup nightmare for linebackers in space. Add in his reliability as a pass blocker, and you have one of the most complete senior backs in America.
NFL scouts always value running backs who can stay on the field all three downs, and Coleman fits that profile perfectly. He’s physical, explosive enough to create big plays, and polished in the passing game. For NFL teams, he’s a plug-and-play weapon.
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