There is a lot of hype surrounding the depth of talent in the wide receiver class of the 2024 NFL Draft. Coming into draft season there have been as many as seven wide receivers projected to potentially go within the first round. One of those talented pass catchers was Florida State wide receiver Keon Coleman, whose chances of hearing his name within the first 32 selections took a hit from his combine performance.
Keon Coleman with a 4.64
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But outside WRs with similar times:
Devin Funchess 4.70
Auden Tate 4.68
Laquon Treadwell 4.64
Dontayvion Wicks 4.62
Brandon Lloyd 4.62
Kelvin Benjamin 4.61
Allen Robinson 4.60 pic.twitter.com/qVESNy4vEf— Josh Norris (@JoshNorris) March 2, 2024
While Coleman was never known as a burner, a 4.64 speed in the 40-yard dash is certainly less than ideal for a number-one receiver in the NFL. Teams may potentially ding Coleman for running under expectations in a league where deep speed is seemingly taking over NFL offenses.
Though Coleman did take a hit from running a poor time, it is unlikely he will fall outside of the second round. On tape, Coleman is one of the best deep ball jumpers in the country and is a monster with the ball in his hands. His game speed on tape clearly trumps his 40 time, and he has more than enough speed to do what he does best on the field. Expect to still hear Coleman’s name called within the first 50 picks.
