Jeremiyah Love has a firm grip on the RB1 spot in this draft class. That part is no longer really up for debate. But what about the running backs behind him?
While names like Jadarian Price continue to circle that RB2 conversation, this analyst just threw a completely different contender into the mix.
Jonah Coleman Emerges As Surprise RB2 Pick
On the latest episode of PFSN’s Football Debate Club, Cam Mellor posed the question: is Jadarian Price the clear RB2, or is there someone else in that spot? Guest draft analyst Anthony Russo did not hesitate to go off the board.
“I’m riding the Jonah Coleman train at RB2,” Russo said. “And look, I think he dealt with some lower leg injuries, so I get the concern there. But when you watch him when he’s healthy, he’s a big back.”
“He’s like 5’9, 225, but he’s deceptively shifty in the open field, but still has plenty of that power, able to run through guys,” Russo added. “He can receive out of the backfield. I think he’s a bit underrated as a pass catcher as well. I like Price, and I like Emmett Johnson, too. I think these are all kind of day two guys, but Coleman is the one I see as a true three-down back potential.”
It is a bold stance, especially given where Coleman currently sits in most evaluations. But Russo’s argument leans heavily on these traits: size, balance, pass-game utility, and versatility.
And the data can very well back the argument for the former Washington Huskies back. Coleman has built a reputation as a tackle-breaking machine, posting 3.58 yards after contact per carry. His ball security also stands out, with a career fumble rate of just 0.5%, reinforcing his reliability in high-volume roles.
What elevates his profile further is his work on passing downs. Coleman has shown strong pass protection, grading well in that area while maintaining a low pressure rate. Combine that with his receiving upside, and the three-down argument starts to hit the bullseye.
Still, there is a gap between projection and consensus. PFSN’s scouting report gives Coleman a grade of 82.46, ranking him 71st overall and fourth among running backs. That makes Russo’s RB2 push more of an outlier than a growing trend, at least for now.
But Coleman himself leans into that underdog framing. In an exclusive interview with PFSN’s Jacob Infante, he made it clear what teams would be getting beyond just the tape.
“You would be getting a great teammate,” Coleman said. “I feel like the biggest thing a person can carry as an NFL player to be a draftable pick is being a great teammate. That goes a long way. Just being a great person in general goes a long way. I’ve always treated people good.”
“The football aspect, I’ve been doing my whole life, so I know that I’m going to come in, dominate, compete, obviously make the team better, help win division,” Coleman added. The ultimate goal’s to win the Super Bowl… The passion I have for the game will ultimately make the people around me better, as far as coming in with my leadership skills, the way I lead, getting to know people, being able to build that connection.
“I can always be better, you know what I mean?” Coleman continued. “Most importantly, you’ll be getting a great teammate and someone who you want in your locker room that’s going to make people around him better and any team ultimately better. I’m really selfless, so I feel like that’s the biggest thing that I have.”
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That kind of mindset is good to have before the draft. So, one can see why some evaluators are willing to push him higher than expected.
Now, whether that translates into him actually jumping into the RB2 spot remains to be seen. But if nothing else, the conversation surely got a lot more interesting than before.
