Redskins Draft Profile: Brandon Coleman

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The Washington Redskins have one of the most dangerous receiving corps in the NFL with the additions of DeSean Jackson and Andre Roberts coupled with returning wide out Pierre Garcon. But, what happens when Alfred Morris rumbles down to the fifteen yard line? Although Garcon, Jackson, and Roberts are all excellent receivers, the Redskins lack a go-to red zone target, an area the team struggled with in 2013.

Enter: Brandon Coleman, a talented wide receiver from Rutgers University. Coleman is a mammoth wide out standing at 6’6 220 pounds. Coleman could give the Redskins a viable red zone target, as well as a receiver with the ability to win jump balls. This is a skill set that the Redskins have lacked for quite some time now; Coleman could fill the final void in a very talented and greatly improved receiving corps for the Redskins. Coleman compares to a duo of wide outs featured in Chicago  “Brandon Marshall” and “Alshon Jeffery” that have used their combination of size and speed to be very successful in the NFL.

Coleman would give the Redskins some depth at receiver, which the team desperately needs. Outside of Garcon, Jackson, and Roberts; Leonard Hankerson is coming off knee surgery, Santana Moss is not a lock to make the 53 man roster, and Aldrick Robinson is a very raw and unproven talent. Coleman would join Hankerson as the only receiver over six feet tall. Coleman is far from just a red zone, jump ball receiver. His versatility would also help the Redskins. Coleman ran a 4.56 forty yard dash, an exceptionally quick time for someone his size. Coleman tied the Rutgers record for receiving touchdowns in just 38 games as a Scarlet Knight, while also hauling in three of the ten longest receiving touchdowns in school history at 92, 86, and 85 yards. Coleman would give the Redskins another offensive weapon at RGIII’s disposal, and would have the ability to use him in a variety of ways. New Redskins coach Jay Gruden preferred taller receivers in Cincinnati, which could be another factor in Coleman possibly landing in D.C.

The reason I like Coleman landing in D.C. in May’s draft other than his fit for what Washington’s needs, is where he will go in the draft. This year’s draft boasts a deep receiving class headlined by Sammy Watkins. Because of this depth, the Redskins should be able to nab Coleman in a later round. With limited picks, the Redskins have to use each pick wisely. Grabbing Coleman in a mid to late round would not only pose great value for the team but also allow the Redskins to address more pressing needs like Safety and Offensive Line earlier in the draft. At the end of the day, don’t be surprised if you see Brandon Coleman in Burgundy and Gold this season.

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