DJ Coleman DL/EDGE Missouri | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
DJ Coleman DL/EDGE Missouri
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| SUB-POSITION: EDGE RUSHER | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 03/25/2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.78 seconds (80%*) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Age: 26.2 DOB: 09/02/1998 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bowl Invite: Hulu Bowl | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| SUB-POSITION: EDGE RUSHER | |
| Last Updated: 03/25/2023 | |
| Draft Year: 2023 | |
| 40 time: 4.78 seconds (80%*) | |
| Age: 26.2 DOB: 09/02/1998 | |
| Bowl Invite: Hulu Bowl | |
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| Overall Rating: | 50.0 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Offense player has faced | ||
| Offense Rating: |
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78% |
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| Tackling: |
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59% |
| Pass Rush: |
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65% |
| Run Defense: |
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64% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
UDFA
Overall Rank:
#515
Position rank:
#90
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| College Games: 48 College Snaps: 2104 | ||
Draft Profile: Bio
After high school, Coleman joined Jacksonville State.In 2019 as a freshman Coleman saw action in 12 games and played a total of 567 snaps for the Gamecocks. He recorded 31 tackles, 11 assists, while adding 28 stops. As a pass rusher, he added 39 total pressures, which included 30 QB hurries, 4 QB hits, and 5 sacks on the season.
As a sophomore for the Gamecocks in 2020 Coleman played in 13 games and took part in 665 snaps for the Gamecocks. He recorded 26 tackles, 11 assists, while adding 27 stops. As a pass rusher, he chalked up 47 total pressures, and 31 QB hurries, 6 QB hits, and an excellent 10 sacks during the year.
In 2021 as a junior Coleman played in 11 games and contributed on 501 snaps. He recorded 38 tackles, 5 assists while making 22 stops. In coverage Coleman chalked up no pass breakups, no interceptions, and a QB rating when targetted of 95.8. As a pass rusher, he produced 21 total pressures, which included 14 QB hurries, 3 QB hits, and 4 sacks on the year.
After season's end Coleman transferred to Missouri where as a senior for the Tigers in 2022 Coleman played 12 games and took part in 371 snaps for the Tigers. He also added 25 tackles, 4 assists, and 25 stops. As a pass rusher, he tallied 20 total pressures, which included 6 QB hurries, 8 QB hits, and 6 sacks on the season.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- His hand use is excellent; he’s strong in the upper body and consistently swats away blockers.
- Coleman shows impressive burst and enough quickness to occasionally threaten the edge as a pass rusher.
- Sacks and pressures are product of hustle. Gives effort on every play. Holds the point with length and strong upper body.
- A technician with a high motor, Coleman has a variety of moves and displays exceptionally good hand use. He shows a strong finishing burst and has the power to hold at the point of attack as a run defender.
- He’s very good with his hands, a technician with the violence, quickness, and the long arms to ward off blockers. He has a great motor and enough creativity to make plays late in the down as a pass rusher.
- Coleman has an excellent motor and shows the stamina to last deep into the fourth quarter.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Plays tall, lacks athleticism to break down against elusive ballcarriers.
- Coleman has to develop a counter move or two in the pass rush, and Coleman needs to make better use of his hands.
- Average athletically with average straight line speed and tight hips. Not a natural bender. Lacks secondary pass-rush moves.
DJ Coleman percentiles vs other Defensive Lines (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
How other scouting services rate DJ Coleman (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
522.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
113.0
*Percentile Ranking in Player's Position Group (NFL Combine Historical Data): This percentile reflects how a player's specific statistics rank
in comparison to historical performances at the NFL Combine, specifically within their position group. A higher percentile indicates a better performance.
For instance, being in the 90th percentile for a particular stat means the player outperformed 90% of their peers in that category.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.