Jonah Coleman

NFL Draft Profile: Jonah Coleman

Position: Running Back | School: Washington (via Arizona) | Class: Senior

Height: 5'9" | Weight: 229 lbs | Archetype: 3-Down Back / Power

College Career Summary

Jonah Coleman is the definition of a "human bowling ball." After starting his career at Arizona, where he emerged as a versatile playmaker under Jedd Fisch, he followed his coaching staff to Washington for the 2024 and 2025 seasons. His 2024 season was a breakout, but his 2025 senior campaign cemented him as one of the most productive scorers in Husky history.

In 2025, Coleman was a finalist for the Paul Hornung Award (most versatile player) and a semifinalist for the Doak Walker Award. He led Washington in scoring and tied for sixth in school history with 17 total touchdowns. While he lack's elite breakaway speed, his density, receiving prowess, and elite contact balance made him the heartbeat of a rebuilding Washington offense. He finished his career with over 3,000 scrimmage yards, proving he can handle the rigors of a Power Four schedule.

2025 Season Statistical Highlights

• Rushing: 156 Carries, 758 Yds, 15 TD (4.9 avg)

• Receiving: 31 Rec, 354 Yds, 2 TD (11.4 avg)

• Total TDs: 17 (15 Rush, 2 Rec)

• All-Purpose: 1,169 Yards

2025 Game-by-Game Grades

Week	Opponent	Stats (Rush/Yds/TD	Rec/Yds/TD)	Grade	Scout's Notes
1	vs Colorado St	24/177/2	1/22/0	A+	The Workhorse. Career high in carries; absolute physical dominance.
2	vs UC Davis	15/111/5	1/24/0	A+	Modern Record. Tied school record with 5 rushing TDs. Unstoppable.
3	@ Wash. State	12/59/2	6/104/1	A	Showcased elite receiving chops with 100+ yards through the air.
4	vs Northwestern	15/67/1	3/36/0	B+	Gritty Big Ten performance; found the end zone in a defensive slugfest.
5	@ Rutgers	14/41/1	1/20/0	B-	Stifled by Rutgers' interior; salvaged the day with a goal-line score.
6	vs Michigan	16/52/1	3/41/0	B	High-level contact balance against an elite Wolverine defensive front.
7	@ Iowa	9/33/0	2/15/0	C+	Limited opportunities as the offense struggled to move the chains.
8	@ Indiana	11/48/1	2/12/0	B	Physicality was evident; punched in a short-yardage TD.
9	vs USC	12/54/1	3/37/1	A-	Versatile weapon; scored both on the ground and through the air.
10	@ Penn State	13/44/0	1/11/0	C	Struggled to find running lanes; Penn State's speed neutralized him.
11	vs UCLA	15/35/1	4/29/0	C+	Heavy volume, low efficiency. Typical "bowling ball" yardage.
12	@ Oregon	6/12/0	2/18/0	D	Season Low. Washington's offense was overwhelmed; non-factor.

Scouting Grade Rubric

Intangibles (.20) — Grade: 95/100

• Leadership: A vocal leader and captain; one of the few veterans who successfully transitioned the locker room during a coaching change.

• Mental Toughness: High. Thrives in short-yardage and "must-have-it" situations.

• Competitor: A "lunch-pail" player who invites contact.

• Team Player: Praised by coaches for his selflessness in pass protection and special teams.

• Star Power: While not a "flashy" player, he is the engine of his offense.

Physical Tools (.20) — Grade: 88/100

• Height/Weight: 5'9", 229 lbs. (Hits Weight Target; Short but dense).

• Stamina: Capable of high-volume games (24 carries) but efficiency dipped late in the season.

• Durability/Injury History: Very clean. Played almost every game over a four-year career.

Attributes (.20) — Grade: 92/100

• Ball Security: Elite. Zero fumbles on over 450 career carries.

• Vision: High-end. Anticipates creases and sets up second-level blocks masterfully.

• Contact Balance: His best trait. A "pinball" runner who stays upright through heavy contact.

• Catching: Natural hands. A legitimate threat on swing routes and screens.

• Pass Block: Above average. Uses his 230-lb frame effectively to stone blitzers.

Athleticism (.20) — Grade: 82/100

• Speed: Weakness. Lacks a "second gear." Frequently caught from behind in the open field.

• Agility/COD: Good lateral twitch for his size, but not "elusive" in space.

• Acceleration: Solid burst through the hole, reaching top speed (albeit limited) quickly.

• Break Tackle: Punishing. One of the highest missed-tackle-forced rates in the country.

IQ (.20) — Grade: 96/100

• Awareness: Elite football IQ. Understands blocking schemes and rarely misses an assignment in pass pro.

Scouting Report

• Strengths: Prototypical "density" and low center of gravity; elite ball security (0 career fumbles); high-end vision and patience; reliable receiving threat; excellent pass protection.

• Weaknesses: Lacks NFL-caliber top-end speed; average acceleration; can be "heavy-footed" on outside zone runs.

• Scheme Fit: Ideal for a Power-G or Gap-blocking system that allows him to hammer the interior (e.g., Detroit Lions, Pittsburgh Steelers).

• NFL Comparison: David Montgomery / Mike Davis.

Scout's Final Word

"Jonah Coleman isn't the guy who will win a track meet, but he's the guy who will win a football game. His 229-lb frame and 0-fumble track record are exactly what NFL coaches want in a reliable RB2/committee leader. He is a high-floor prospect who provides immediate value on all three downs. Projected: Round 3–4."