With their 108th overall selection in the 4th round of the 2026 NFL Draft, the Denver Broncos selected Washington running back Jonah Coleman. He is a 5-8, 220+ pound bowling ball of a running back who profiles as a three-down running back for the Broncos and will instantly improve their running back room.
Coleman joins veteran running back JK Dobbins and 2025 second-round pick RJ Harvey in the Broncos’ backfield to give them a talented and productive group of runners.
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The Athletic’s Dane Brugler had Jonah Coleman as his RB6 and believes he is an inside runner with value on passing downs as a runner, pass catcher, and as a blocker.
With his stout, strong build, Coleman runs with square shoulders, toughness and vision to operate between the tackles. He has a noticeable lack of burst in open space but possesses the lateral quickness as a jump-cut runner to change lanes at the line of scrimmage. Coleman isn’t overly explosive and his lack of juice is a concern, but he is an instinctive, competitive ball carrier who can absorb and bounce off tacklers. He is an inside runner with value on passing downs, both as a receiver and blocker.
So, why did the Broncos draft Jonah Coleman? It’s simple; they needed depth and insurance at the running back position.
JK Dobbins, when healthy, is one of the better backs in the league, but unfortunately, injuries continue to sideline him. This happened last season, and the Broncos’ run game was non-existent without him hindering them late in the year and into the playoffs. They needed to upgrade that room this offseason and add better depth, protecting themselves from that happening again. After they re-signed Dobbins, adding an RB3 who could step in for him if an injury occurred became a priority, and Jonah Coleman was a perfect fit for what they needed.
The Broncos lacked size at the position last season, but now, Coleman gives them a physical 220+ pound bowling ball who profiles as a three-down player. His pass blocking is just as impressive as his running skills, and he could be the Broncos’ third-down specialist this upcoming season. He also gives them a potential short-yardage/goal-line specialist. You need 2-3 yards? Coleman gets you 4-5 yards.
He isn’t the most explosive or flashiest running back, but he’s a well-rounded bowling ball who makes the Broncos’ running back room better and deeper. I love the pick and believe he will be a difference maker for the Broncos this upcoming season and moving forward