{"id":869887,"date":"2026-04-19T12:18:27","date_gmt":"2026-04-19T12:18:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/869887\/"},"modified":"2026-04-19T12:18:27","modified_gmt":"2026-04-19T12:18:27","slug":"matt-ryan-may-have-helped-falcons-get-ahead-of-the-pack-with-under-the-radar-wr","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/869887\/","title":{"rendered":"Matt Ryan may have helped Falcons get ahead of the pack with under-the-radar WR"},"content":{"rendered":"

Missouri slot receiver Kevin Coleman Jr. went on Up & Adams with Kay Adams<\/a> this week and raved about his 30 visit with the Atlanta Falcons.\u00a0<\/p>\n

He revealed he even got a chance to talk with former NFL MVP and the Falcons\u2019 new President of Football, Matt Ryan<\/a>: <\/p>\n

\u201cThat was crazy\u2026 He even acknowledged my game,\u201d Coleman said about speaking with Ryan. \u201cA guy you watch growing up, a guy you\u2019d love to catch the ball from, he know who you are and watch you play\u2026 that\u2019s just a blessing.\u201d<\/p>\n

For most prospects projected late on Day 3, a 30 visit is exposure. For Coleman though, it sounded like an evaluation. And with the allure of a future Hall of Famer in their building Falcons may be quietly positioning themselves ahead of the rest of the league in order to obtain his services. <\/p>\n

Matt Ryan is placing the Atlanta Falcons in a good position with Kevin Coleman Jr.<\/p>\n

At 5-foot-10 and, 180 pounds, Coleman\u2019s calling card isn\u2019t size. It\u2019s separation, toughness in traffic, and yards after catch. He said it plainly<\/a> at the Combine: \u201cI\u2019m going to get open\u2026 My catching ability is crazy\u2026 I\u2019m a dog.\u201d<\/p>\n

Across four stops in as many college seasons (Jackson State, Louisville, Mississippi State, and Missouri) he posted 199 catches for 2,536 yards and 12 touchdowns, while housing a 67 yard punt return touchdown against Arkansas last season.<\/p>\n

Atlanta makes more sense than anybody cause they don\u2019t need a wide receiver early. With Drake London still the focal point, and free agent additions Jahan Dotson and Olamide Zaccheaus rounding out the room, receiver is no longer a glaring draft priority<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Which is exactly why a player like Coleman makes so much sense. He doesn\u2019t have to start or carry a lot of volume. He just has to do three things:<\/p>\n

Win quickly from the slotCreate after the catch<\/a>Return punts<\/p>\n

That\u2019s a day 3 path to a roster spot in Stefanski\u2019s offense. And the Falcons know it.<\/p>\n

Even further, Coleman even said he could feel the culture inside the building<\/a>: \u201cYou could tell they have culture in the building. A great group of guys.\u201d<\/p>\n

For a player who had to earn trust at four different programs, culture isn\u2019t a throwaway line. It\u2019s something he recognizes quickly. And having one of the greatest QBs of the generation leading your organization is good for culture within the facility.<\/p>\n

Why the Falcons may already be in front<\/p>\n

Kevin Coleman Jr. is currently projected as a sixth or seventh-round pick. Most teams at that stage are drafting traits, fliers, or depth. Atlanta, meanwhile, appears to be doing homework<\/a>. Most teams will look at Coleman\u2019s measurables and see a depth slot.<\/p>\n

The Falcons appear to be looking at:<\/p>\n

A return specialistA quick-win slot for Stefanski\u2019s spacing conceptsA player wired to prove himself dailyA personality that matches what they\u2019re building<\/p>\n

And, maybe most importantly, a player who already left Flowery Branch feeling like he belonged there<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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