Jonah Coleman: Next Kyren Williams in NFL Draft

0:00On April 2nd, teams around the league are hunting for their own Kyron Williams in the 2026 NFL Draft, that late-round steel who turns into a workhorse starter for the Rams. Draft analyst Danny Kelly just spotlighted Washington running back Jonah Coleman as a bulkier match, standing 5 foot 8 into 20. Pounds compared to Williams at 5 foot 9 and 207 pounds. Kelly dropped this take on Mina Kynes' podcast, breaking down how Coleman mirrors Williams is grinded out style, but with extra power up front. Over 3 college seasons, 2 at Washington and 1 at Arizona, Coleman piled up 477 carries for 2600, 82 yards and 30 touchdowns. Fans and scouts love these comps because Williams was a fifth round pick who exploded last year, forcing teams to rethink running back value. As not just a rusher though, he snagged 79 catches for 814 yards and 3 scores, showing

1:00that receiving upside. The Rams probably won't chase another like him early, sitting pretty with Williams, Blake Corm, and high hopes for Jarkez Hunter to break big in. Year 2, still, if squads copy L.A.'s blueprint on building around a compact powerhouse, Coleman could slide right in late and change a backfield. I'm Corey with the story. After NFL News today update, AI powered and always on.