Ball-Hawking Red Raider DB Who Forced QBs to Pay in 2019
In the 2019 season, Douglas Coleman III was one of Texas Tech’s most disruptive defensive backs, finishing with 76 tackles, 8 interceptions, and 2 pass breakups while tying for second in program history for single-season interceptions[1]. His biggest differentiator is true ball production: he read routes early, played with strong instincts, and brought a physical, high-motor edge that showed up in run support and coverage alike[1]. He’s the kind of DB who can change a game with one mistake by the quarterback, but his pro path also included a medical scare in 2024 that briefly required hospitalization before he headed home[15].
