The Buffalo Bills traded back a few times in the first round before adding their wide receiver of the future in Keon Coleman with the first pick of the second round. The pick was a little surprising as it was not the wide receiver the Bills have typically targeted but one Josh Allen really wanted, and Brandon Beane was able to make that happen.
Since the selection, Bills fans have gotten to see his personality during interviews, and he has quickly become a fan favorite. However, once games start, it might be a different story as the player comparisons based on measurables could be cause for concern.
Certain measurables could make Coleman a matchup nightmare for some cornerbacks, from his height (86th percentile), weight (77th percentile) and broad jump (83rd percentile) to his vertical jump (79th percentile). However, he will need to lean into those strengths because he doesn't have great speed (14th percentile), which limits his separation.
Who are the top player comparisons based on measurables for Bills rookie Keon Coleman?
According to MockDraftable.com, the top five player comparisons for Keon Coleman don't tell a great story. The top comp at almost 95% is Koren Robinson, who was the ninth overall pick by the Seattle Seahawks in the 2001 NFL Draft.
Robinson played nine seasons in the NFL between the Seattle Seahawks, Minnesota Vikings and Green Bay Packers. However, he had only two years with more than 800 receiving yards and made the Pro Bowl just once as a kick returner in 2005.
The other notable player is Marquez Callaway, who was an undrafted free agent and played three seasons for the New Orleans Saints. This past year, he was with three different teams' practice squads before signing with the Pittsburgh Steelers during the 2024 offseason.
As for the other three player comparisons on the list, they combined for only one NFL regular-season game and no catches.
In the end, these don't tell the complete story for Keon Coleman and don't automatically mean he will be a bust. However, they do at least raise the question of whether he was the right pick.