2016 NFL Draft: Scouting report for Shon Coleman, the Auburn offensive tackle who has overcome more than perhaps any other player in this draft class…
Shon Coleman is going to help an NFL team, but what exactly does he bring to the table? How does he compare to former Auburn tackle Greg Robinson? Let’s take a closer look…
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We would be remiss if we didn’t acknowledge the incredible journey Coleman had to defeating cancer. He was diagnosed in 2010 with lymphoblastic leukemia, and wasn’t cleared for football activity until 2012 and then he took a redshirt. Back on the field in 2013, Coleman played in six games as a backup to eventual 2nd overall pick Greg Robinson, and then took over as the starter the past two seasons at left tackle.
At 6-5, 307 pounds, Coleman has some of the longest arms and biggest hands in the entire draft. He’s a mammoth that can really move. He’s not the elite athlete that Robinson was coming out of college, but he can hold his own.
Anyway, the lack of elite athleticism doesn’t mean Coleman can’t play. He has violent hands and does a great job of using his length to his advantage, tossing defenders around and making it look easy at time.
One of the downsides with him is that he’ll already be 25 at the start of his rookie season, but the good news is, he’s physically ready to play at the next level. Does he have the athleticism to hold up against the speed of NFL pass rushers? He keeps a good base and can overcome getting beat initially with his length, but he isn’t a slouch either when it comes to using his feet and adjusting his base.
In the running game, Coleman is capable of being a flat out mauler, and gets to the second level really well. Linebackers have no chance against his length, especially if they are caught off balance or moving laterally.
I think he could play either tackle position and could lobby to start as a rookie. Some team could take a chance on him on day two, but he’s a solid early day three selection and should be a nice value for some team.