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2024 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Seth Coleman, EDGE, Illinois

Seth Coleman is a star pass rusher at Illinois who exhibits good closing speed and a solid motor. Senior Hula Bowl scout Mike Bey breaks down Coleman as an NFL Prospect in his report.
Seth Coleman is a star pass rusher at Illinois who exhibits good closing speed and a solid motor. Senior Hula Bowl scout Mike Bey breaks down Coleman as an NFL Prospect in his report.

Player Data

Name, Jersey #Seth Coleman, #49
School (Code)ILUN
DOB, Class Yr12/7/00, 5th year JR
Height, Weight6045e, 240e
40 Yd Dash4.73e
Position/DepthEDGE/1st
Honors/Captainship’22 HM All-Big 10
Season Viewed (yr)2022
Games WatchedIAUN, @MIUN, @ILNW, MSST (Bowl)
Scout Name / DateMike Bey 8/17/23

Per Year Stats (Most Recent First)

202212 GP, 12 GS, 45 Tkl, 5 TFL, 4.5 Sacks, 6 PBU, 10 QBH Missed game vs INPU due to injury
202110 GP, 3 GS, 22 Tkl, 3 TFL, 2 Sacks, 2 PBU, 1 FF, 1 FR
20208 GP, 4 GS, 13 Tkl, 3.5v TFL
20193 GP

Player Summary:

5th year JR and 1 yr full-time starter at EDGE where he aligns in a 2 pt stance in the 3-3-5 Nickel and 3-4 defense of ILUN. He possesses quality height, marginal weight and ordinary speed with a lean build. He is a solid athlete showing a combination of good lateral quickness and agility, solid acceleration, COD, balance, explosiveness and solid play speed. He displays solid getoff and displays good UOH as he delivers a well-timed punch to the frame of the OT/TE with ordinary length and subpar play strength. He displays a solid pass rush move repertoire consisting of a bullrush, long arm and rip. He displays good lateral quickness and agility as he twists towards the inside. He effectively uses his solid AA to penetrate the LOS against OT with marginal bend and displays good closing speed with a solid motor in pursuit before finishing up with a sack or hurry. He shows above-average FBI as he reads run/pass and the blocking scheme. He exhibits good UOH in his punch, placement and timing. He displays good lateral quickness and agility combined with quality instincts as he takes the correct angles when pursuing from the backside. He displays solid explosiveness and form as he makes the tackle near the LOS preventing a gain of significant yardage. In man coverage, he displays good ability to cover RB with ordinary play speed in the flat and on wheel routes. In zone, He quickly drops back to defend the hook and curl while reading the QB. Very good mental toughness enables him to play well against good competition. He exhibits marginal play strength which prevents him from quickly disengaging from OT/TE with good length, grip strength and physical toughness against the run and pass. He displays adequate hip and ankle flexion as he attempts to bend at the apex enabling OT with good bend to win the leverage battle against the pass. Ordinary counter ability prevents him from consistently winning if he is unable to defeat his man initially negating his progress at the LOS.

Scheme Fit:

EDGE in 3-4 

Power Statement:

Intelligent, mentally tough player who is solid overall against the pass, run as well as in coverage. Marginal play strength prevents him from quickly disengaging from OT/TE with good grip strength, length and physical toughness. 

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