Our third episode of the 2016 draft season, Luke Inman breaks down Baylor wide receiver Corey Coleman. The former Bear hoisted the Biletnikoff Award as the nation's best wide-out after he hauled in 74 catches for 1,374 yards and 20 touchdowns.
But, you can throw the numbers out the window and the tape alone will show you one of the most electric playmakers in all of college football. Coleman uses blazing speed and acceleration he uses to go from zero-to-sixty in a blink of an eye to run past and around his competition.
However, like his former teammates in the past it's buyers beware when it comes to Baylor wide receivers transitioning into the NFL. While Art Briles system employs a heavy attack with a spread em out system to out score his opponents, it hasn't always produced NFL caliber wideouts.
Transitioning from the spread system to a pro-style offense is easier said than done as Coleman will come into the league with a limited route tree while the majority of his routes were simple concepts like hitches, slants, and streaks.
Considering that, speed alone likely won't suffice at the next level for Coleman as in the NFL everyone is fast and plays an even more brand pf physical football that Coleman just didn't see against the notoriously soft Big-12 defenses.
While Coleman will add a playmaking dimension to an offense, it's hard to see him as a true number one wideout like other prospects Laquon Treadwell, Josh Doctson, and Michael Thomas.
Is his speed and past production alone good enough to get him selected in the first round?
Tune in April 28th to eDraft Sports to find out.
Stay tuned for more "A Prospect a Day" breakdowns from Inman as the draft inches closer: