A well-traveled slot receiver who starred at four different college programs, Kevin Coleman Jr. led Missouri in catches before Miami drafted him in round five.
Kevin Coleman Jr. is a shifty slot receiver whose college career took him from Jackson State to Louisville to Mississippi State and finally Missouri, where he became the Tigers' top target in 2025. The Dolphins took him in the fifth round of the 2026 NFL Draft, betting on his route-running and catch-rate reliability to translate to the pro game.
Path to the league
Coleman was a four-star recruit out of St. Mary's High School in St. Louis who began his college career at Jackson State, earning SWAC Freshman of the Year honors in 2022. He transferred to Louisville, then Mississippi State, before finishing at Missouri in 2025. The Dolphins selected him in the fifth round with the 177th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, acquired via a trade with Dallas.
Career highlights
Across stops at four schools, Coleman produced steadily: 33 catches for 510 yards and 3 touchdowns at Jackson State, 26 for 362 and 2 scores at Louisville, 74 for 932 and 6 touchdowns at Mississippi State, and 66 for 732 and a touchdown in his lone season at Missouri. He is regarded as a dynamic slot receiver projected for a rotational NFL role.
2025 season recap
In his only season at Missouri, Coleman led the Tigers with 66 receptions for 732 yards, and his 78.8 percent catch rate ranked sixth nationally. That production helped him land on Day 3 of the 2026 draft.
Sources
- Wikipedia: Kevin Coleman Jr.
- Miami Dolphins: Dolphins select Kevin Coleman Jr. with No. 177 pick
Player Profile
Background
- Position
- Wide Receiver
- Group
- offense
- College
- Missouri
- Hometown
- St. Louis, MO, USA
- Age
- 22
- Status
- active
