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Former Washington football star makes early training camp impression
Jonah Coleman has always been the perfect advertisement for Jedd Fisch's "Be A Pro" mantra with the Washington Huskies.Early in his tenure with the Denver Broncos, after the AFC West organization selected him in the fourth round of the 2026 NFL draft, Coleman has already begun to establish himself as a key piece of Sean Payton's rotation at running back, after the head coach told the media he "doesn't feel like a rookie" on Wednesday.Coleman has quickly picked up steam ahead of his first season in the league, as NFL.com's Gennaro Filice placed him on his preseason All-Rookie Team.Sean Payton asked if theres been any pleasant surprises early on. Singled out Jonah Coleman. Said he doesnt feel like a rookie pic.twitter.com/ICcEGrqc3J Romi Bean (@Romi_Bean) August 5, 2026"Checking in at 5-foot-8 and 220 pounds, Coleman is a bowling ball with three-down ability, having eclipsed 1,100 scrimmage yards in each of his final three college campaigns," Filice wrote."Its a crowded running back room in Denver, butJ.K. Dobbinshas never stayed healthy for a full season whileRJ Harveyperformed best in a specialized role as a rookie. Sean Payton likes taking a committee approach at the position, and Coleman seems like the kind of experienced, well-rounded back who can hit the ground running in the NFL, carving out a significant role in Year 1. He lacks game-breaking speed, but I envision him routinely moving the chains behind Denvers stout offensive line."While Denver's backfield situation is a little murky with Dobbins and Harvey in the fold, Coleman's physicality between the tackles and ability as a pass protector could help him carve out an important role in Peyton's offense as a rookie.This article originally appeared on Huskies Wire: Former Washington football star makes early training camp impression
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