Report: NFL teams targeting Round 2 trade for Keon Coleman

The second night of the NFL Draft is heating up before commissioner Roger Goodell takes the stage. Ahead of Round 2, Senior NFL Reporter Albert Breer reported multiple teams are hoping to make moves to acquire a highly-coveted NFL prospect.

“The Bills, Patriots and Cardinals have gotten a lot of calls on 33, 34 and 35—normal course of business with the top picks on Day 2, and lots of good players left,” Breer wrote on X. “Florida State WR Keon Coleman is a name to watch early on here.”

In its latest projections, ESPN predicted Coleman to be selected with the No. 49 overall pick. However, it now appears the FSU standout may hear his name called earlier than expected. It’s easy to understand why Coleman’s name is garnering attention.

In the 2023 campaign, the 6-foot-4 wideout tallied 50 catches for 658 yards and 11 touchdowns. He also amassed 300 yards on 25 punt returns. For his efforts, he was named a First-Team All-ACC wide receiver, all-purpose player and return specialist, the first FSU player to earn three first-team all-conference honors in one season.

Before transferring to Florida State ahead of his junior season, Coleman spent two seasons at Michigan State. In 2022, Coleman boasted equally impressive numbers, collecting 58 catches for 798 yards and seven scores.

He was named a Third-Team All-Big Ten member. In his limited time on the field during his freshman season, Coleman notched seven catches for 50 yards and one touchdown.

Keon Coleman played high school football at Opelousas Catholic School (LA), where he was a four-star prospect. He was the No. 368 overall recruit in the 2021 cycle, according to the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies.

NFL.com’s Lance Zierlein believes Coleman can carve out a successful role at the next level.

“Above-the-rim artist with circus catches resembling a scene from the tents of Cirque du Soleil,” Zierlein wrote. “Coleman has excellent size and ball skills. He’s not sudden and doesn’t have great speed, so beating press and creating breathing room against tight man coverages will depend on his ability to improve as a route-runner.

“The former star basketball player has a rebounder’s blend of extension and timing to give jump-ball defenders the blues. He’s big and strong with soft hands, but he can play with a little more aggression in claiming his deep-ball space and getting after it as a run blocker. Coleman might lack the athletic traits to be a well-rounded WR2. Instead, keep an eye on him as a big slot receiver who can be a red-zone specialist.”