Rising run-stopping LB with national freshman buzz
Coleman entered 2026 as a young Cincinnati linebacker with a reputation for being a sturdy run defender, built on a freshman season that earned Freshman All-America recognition and the most defensive snaps among Big 12 true freshman linebackers. In 2025, he played all 13 games, made five starts, and posted 39 tackles, showing growth from his 2024 breakout. His calling cards are physicality, pursuit, and reliability against the run; the key fit question is whether he can keep expanding his impact in coverage and as a more complete three-down linebacker.
