Kevin Coleman
Receiving Stats (WR / TE)
| Year | Team | Games | Rec | Targets | Rec Yds | TDs | YAC | 1st Downs | Fumbles | Fantasy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | MIA | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Summary
Kevin Coleman Jr. is a St. Louis wide receiver who played at Jackson State, Louisville, Mississippi State and Missouri before the Miami Dolphins selected him in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Coleman produced at four college programs and became a leading receiver in both of his SEC seasons. Miami selected him in the fifth round of the 2026 draft.
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Early Life
Coleman is from St. Louis, Missouri.
He attended St. Mary's High School before beginning his college football career.
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High School
Coleman attended St. Mary's High School in St. Louis.
Missouri listed him as a St. Louis native and St. Mary's graduate when he joined the Tigers for his final college season.
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College Career
Coleman played four college seasons across four programs.
He was the 2022 SWAC Freshman of the Year at Jackson State, played at Louisville in 2023, then posted 74 receptions for 932 yards and six touchdowns at Mississippi State in 2024. He finished at Missouri in 2025, leading the Tigers with 66 receptions and 732 receiving yards.
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Path to the NFL
Coleman's production across multiple college stops carried him into the 2026 NFL Draft.
Across his final two SEC seasons, he totaled 140 receptions for 1,664 yards and seven touchdowns. The Dolphins selected him with a compensatory fifth-round pick.
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NFL Career
The Miami Dolphins selected Coleman in the fifth round of the 2026 NFL Draft.
Miami chose the Missouri receiver with the 177th overall pick. The Dolphins roster listed him as a rookie wide receiver following the draft.
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Career Accomplishments
Coleman earned conference recognition at multiple stops in his college career.
He was the 2022 SWAC Freshman of the Year and was named third-team All-SEC at Mississippi State in 2024. At Missouri, he was selected to the 2025 Preseason Coaches All-SEC second team.
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Playing Style
Coleman contributed as a slot receiver and punt returner during his college career.
Miami described him as a sudden, shifty slot receiver with an extensive punt-return résumé. In 2025, he ranked among the national leaders in punt-return average and scored on a 67-yard return against Arkansas.
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32486, 00-0041529, 9/10/2003, Kevin Coleman, Kevin, Coleman
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