2016 NFL Mock Draft: Full First-Round Projections, Super Bowl Edition
Corey Coleman. 24. player. 56. <p>The Bengals are facing a tough situation this offseason. They have three of their top four receivers scheduled to hit the open market, and may watch all three of them leave for better opportunities elsewhere. That would leave them with A.J. Green and not much else at the position. Hence why drafting a pass-catcher in the first round is made a priority here.</p><div class=. Wide Receiver. Baylor
Imagine a duo of Green and Coleman. Green is the big, physical, jump-ball receiver who dominates defenders and uses his amazing catch radius to make big plays. Coleman, meanwhile, is a quick, explosive receiver who makes plays with his agility and impressive route running. The Bengals just need to fill in the depth chart with capable backups, and Andy Dalton is good to go.
The two issues are that Coleman is a bit injury prone due to his small frame and it’s unclear how he’ll translate to an NFL offense considering his ascension through Art Briles’ high-flying offense. The skill set is there, however, for him to develop into a star at the next level, especially if he’s teamed up with a coverage magnet like Green. Marvin Lewis knows how to bring out the best in his young players, so I wouldn’t be too worried about Coleman being a disappointment.
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Corey Coleman
Wide Receiver, Baylor
The Bengals are facing a tough situation this offseason. They have three of their top four receivers scheduled to hit the open market, and may watch all three of them leave for better opportunities elsewhere. That would leave them with A.J. Green and not much else at the position. Hence why drafting a pass-catcher in the first round is made a priority here.
Imagine a duo of Green and Coleman. Green is the big, physical, jump-ball receiver who dominates defenders and uses his amazing catch radius to make big plays. Coleman, meanwhile, is a quick, explosive receiver who makes plays with his agility and impressive route running. The Bengals just need to fill in the depth chart with capable backups, and Andy Dalton is good to go.
The two issues are that Coleman is a bit injury prone due to his small frame and it’s unclear how he’ll translate to an NFL offense considering his ascension through Art Briles’ high-flying offense. The skill set is there, however, for him to develop into a star at the next level, especially if he’s teamed up with a coverage magnet like Green. Marvin Lewis knows how to bring out the best in his young players, so I wouldn’t be too worried about Coleman being a disappointment.
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