Broncos' Coleman Boosts Inside Run Game

0:00On April 2, the Denver Broncos grab running back Jonah Coleman from Washington on the third day of the 2026 NFL Draft. They showed heavy interest with a top 30 visit, and he fits their inside zone and gap schemes perfectly. But his success rides on one big tweak to their ground game. Last season, the Broncos only ran between the tackles 36.5% of the time, down almost 10% from 44.1% the year before. It's 4 and 90 rushes total, but just 179 inside. Coleman though, thrive with over 50% of his 191 carries right up the gut at Washington. Fans and analysts see this as a smart ad to fix Denver's shaky run attack over the last two years. Coleman's got solid pass protection and hands for third downs. Plus he wears down defenses inside where Broncos blockers shine. That runs exposed weak tight end blocking, hurting efficiency. New data shows Broncos backs ran inside, 55.3% of the time in 2024 when skipping QB sneaks

1:06and sweeps. Sticking closer to that, around 45% inside overall, plays to their line's strengths and Coleman's burst. Shifting focus there minimizes risks on the edge. That's Coleman produced right away and boosts the whole offense moving forward.