JONAH COLEMAN
Full Name: Jonah Coleman
Date of Birth: March 15, 2004
Age (as of May 2025): 21
Hometown: Stockton, California
High School: Lincoln High School (Stockton, CA)
Current School: University of Washington
Conference: Big Ten
Academic Major: Not publicly disclosed
Years at School: Entering 4th year (Senior class standing in 2025)
Transfer History: Transferred from Arizona to Washington following the 2023 season
Redshirt Status: Did not redshirt
Eligibility Remaining: Two years (2025 and 2026 seasons)
FootBall Information
Position(s) Played: Running Back
Primary Position: Running Back
Pro Position Projection: RB (three-down potential)
Jersey Number: #1
Starter or Backup: Full-time starter
Team Captain Status: Not publicly disclosed
Games Played / Started:
2022 (Arizona): 12 games (0 starts)
2023 (Arizona): 12 games (10 starts)
2024 (Washington): 12 games (12 starts)
Injury History: No significant injuries reported
Suspensions/Disciplinary Issues: None reported
COACH HISTORY
Head Coach: Jedd Fisch (Arizona 2022–2023); Jedd Fisch (Washington 2024–2025)
Offensive Coordinator: Brennan Carroll (Arizona), Brennan Carroll (Washington)
Running Backs Coach: Scottie Graham (Arizona), Keith Bhonapha (Washington)
Physical
Measurements
Height: 5'9"
Weight: 225 lbs
Arm Length: Pending Combine
Hand Size: Pending Combine
Wingspan: Pending Combine
summary
summary
Jonah Coleman is a compact, powerful, highly efficient running back with a rare blend of balance, density, and short-area explosiveness. Originally emerging at Arizona before following Jedd Fisch to Washington, Coleman became one of the most productive all-purpose backs in the Big Ten in 2024, posting 1,109 rushing yards, 312 receiving yards, and 10 total touchdowns. At 5'9" and 225 lbs, he runs with exceptional leverage, maintains outstanding contact balance, and consistently turns first contact into additional yardage. His lateral agility and low-centered burst make him dangerous in zone and gap schemes alike, while his improved receiving ability makes him a true three-down option. Coleman’s physicality in pass protection, natural hands, and ability to create through power or wiggle give him legitimate NFL starter upside. Continued refinement reading second-level leverage and maintaining top-end long speed consistency will determine his draft ceiling, but he profiles as one of the most complete RB prospects in the 2026 NFL Draft class