Former University of Washington running back Jonah Coleman has confirmed a recent pre-draft visit with the Seattle Seahawks. Coleman is considered one of the top running back prospects for the 2026 NFL Draft.

Local Visit Advantage

The Seahawks’ meeting with Coleman is considered a “local visit,” meaning it doesn’t count against the team’s allotment of top 30 pre-draft visits. This allows Seattle to gather information on Coleman without impacting their official visit schedule.

Positive Interactions with Seahawks Staff

In an interview with Sports Illustrated’s Justin Melo, Coleman spoke highly of his time with the Seahawks organization. Jonah Coleman: “I had formal interviews at the NFL Combine with the Jacksonville Jaguars, Kansas City Chiefs, Denver Broncos, and Houston Texans. I visited the Seattle Seahawks. I met the GM and that was great. I had a great conversation with their running backs coach. We saw eye-to-eye on literally everything we were talking about.”

Coleman also noted the familiarity of the Seahawks’ offense, stating, “We ran an identical offense at Washington to many NFL teams. The terminology was very similar.”

Upcoming Visits and Workouts

Coleman has scheduled in-person visits with the Denver Broncos and Minnesota Vikings in early April. He is also working out for the New Orleans Saints. He described the entire pre-draft process as “great,” emphasizing the opportunity to build relationships with teams.

Coleman's College Performance

Coleman had a standout year in 2024, rushing for over 1,000 yards on 193 carries. Despite a knee injury limiting his senior year to eight games, he maintained a strong average of 5.1 yards per attempt and scored 13 touchdowns.

Scouting Report Summary

NFL scout Lance Zierlein describes Coleman as a “Team captain and productive three-down back.” Zierlein notes Coleman’s understanding of run-blocking schemes and his ability to find running lanes. However, the report also points out a lack of elite speed and suggests he’s more of a tackle-slipper than a tackle-breaker.

Ball Security and Draft Projection

A notable aspect of Coleman’s college career is his exceptional ball security, having lost only one fumble. This is a valuable trait, considering the Seattle Seahawks’ history of strong ball security with players like Zach Charbonnet and Kenneth Walker III.

Coleman opted not to run the 40-yard dash at his Pro Day, a decision potentially linked to his acknowledged lack of top-end speed. Despite this, he is projected as a potential Day 3 draft pick, likely available in Rounds 3-4.

Seahawks' History with Huskies

Historically, the Seattle Seahawks have rarely drafted players from the University of Washington. Under General Manager John Schneider, only Ben Burr-Kirven and Will Dissly have been drafted from UW. Prior to Dissly, Jerramy Stevens was the last Husky selected by Seattle, in the first round of the 2002 draft. In 50 seasons, only 12 Huskies have been drafted by the Seahawks, with just four selected in the top 100 picks.

Despite this trend, Jonah Coleman remains an intriguing potential target for the Seahawks as they look to rebuild their running back depth.