First Step: Coleman has plenty of torque loaded up in his frame, showing little trouble accelerating into his arc as a stand-up rusher. He has quick feet which allow him to build up speed into his rush. Coleman lacks benchmark size for the position but his speed around the edge is an aspect of his game he can really hang his hat on.
Bend: Coleman shows plenty of bend in his hips to turn sharp corners against his opponents. He’s a fluid athlete and can correctly bend his ankles at the point of attack to leverage pressure. Coleman will play with good pad level at the point of attack but can play almost too low, exposing his back pads which causes him to be buried in the dirt.
Hand Usage: Coleman is still figuring things out with hands in both phases on defensive play. He can struggle with correct placement on drive/reach blocks but plays with enough quickness to finesse block sheds. Coleman lacks elite pop with his hands and very rarely can he create a significant punch at the point of attack.
Pass Rush Plan: Coleman wins predominantly with speed and with outside finesse due to his high-level athleticism. He can win on the stunt/twist game with lateral agility and can slip his way into some pressures. His lack of functional strength stymies his effectiveness when trying to convert speed to power, leaving him stalled at the top of his rush. Coleman has plenty of potential to improve as a pass rusher given his athletic background and could benefit from incorporating the two-hand swipe or rip moves underneath.
Motor/Effort: Coleman has plenty of motor in his game. He can leverage pressure solely based on effort plays so he more than checks the box in this regard. You would like to see him bring more physicality in run defense, as he can play somewhat passive when he’s not facing the strong side of a play.
Lateral Mobility: Coleman is an incredible athlete and shows plenty of lateral agility. He can explode out of his stance and out-juke offensive tackles when trying to set up his pass rush. He lacks the body control to keep his pads clean however his natural elusiveness is impressive. Additionally, Coleman plays with enough athleticism to make plays in open space.
Run Defense/Anchor: Coleman displays average run-stopping ability despite his athletic traits allowing him to finesse blockers and follow ball carriers down the line of scrimmage. He struggles to set a firm edge due to his lack of elite strength and hand power. He tends to play undisciplined from his outside gaps, rushing too far upfield expecting the pass instead of reading his keys. He lacks the elite hand usage to work off of blocks however the potential to improve is certainly there.
Athletic Ability: Coleman can make plenty of things happen with the athletic traits he displays. He shows good quickness when pulling off the spin counter at the top of his arc. When chasing down defenders, Coleman has plenty of closing speed and burst due to his quick movements. You could probably trust him to play in coverage due to this athleticism where he could run and chase receivers out of the backfield.
Strength: This is arguably Coleman’s worst trait as a player. He displays a slight frame that lacks considerable mass at sub-230 pounds. He could add strength/good mass in order to let him create more leverage at the point of attack.
Versatility: If Coleman could add more mass, he’d be the perfect stand-up edge rusher given his athletic profile. He can be an asset in the stunt/twist game where he can finesse interior offensive lineman. He could also be trusted to drop into coverage as a linebacker and will likely be asked to transition into an off-ball player at the next level.