Louisville offensive tackle Jamon Brown went to the St. Louis Rams with the No. 72 overall pick in the 2015 NFL Draft. Indiana University running back Tevin Coleman will join the Atlanta Falcons with the No. 73 overall pick. Coleman rushed for the fifth-most yards in school history.
NFL Draft picks 2015: Jamon Brown to Rams, Tevin Coleman taken by Falcons
Jamon Brown and Tevin Coleman went to the Rams and Falcons in the third round, respectively.
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A one-cut runner, Coleman was a consensus first-team All-American last year for a talent-strapped Hoosiers team. Opposing defenses knew he was getting the ball on seemingly every play and still struggled to slow him down. Only Wisconsin's Melvin Gordon rushed for more yards last season.
Coleman is a difficult tailback to bring down once he’s squared up his shoulders. Though he’s not overly big at 5’11, 206 pounds, he’s not afraid to run through contact for extra yardage. He also possesses the patience to wait for holes to develop, a surprising skill considering the quality of the offensive line at Indiana.
At the same time, Coleman isn’t the type of player who creates extra yardage with a well-timed cut or extra gear. He has small hands, a trait that limits him as a receiver. Coleman also has endured over 400 carries over the past two seasons. Tailbacks have a limited number of touches before they break down, and Coleman has certainly taken a beating in college.
Coleman didn’t work out at the combine other than his 22 reps on the bench. Coleman finished his college career with 3,219 rushing yards and 28 touchdowns on 7.1 yards per carry. He also caught 54 passes for 383 receiving yards.
Brown was projected to go a bit later than this, but he was a second-team All-ACC player in 2014 and a first-team All-ACC player in 2013. He started 13 games at right tackle in 2012, then switched to the left side, starting every game in 2013 and 2014. He’s a big-bodied, strong blocker who is proficient as both a pass or a run blocker. He’s best as a tackle, but he can kick inside if needed.
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