Wayne Coleman
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Caleb Holfoth | Prep Redzone Scout
Another mainstay on the Archbishop Stepinac defense Wayne Coleman Wayne Coleman 6'2" | 275 lbs | DL Archbishop Stepinac | 2023 State NY has been fantastic this season, you could argue that most of the talent on the Stepinac defense was in the back seven however the way Coleman played this season that may be a myth. Coleman’s season was such a success he picked up a huge offer from UCONN just as the new year began. Coleman also had an offer from Central Connecticut which he earned early this season. Coleman had 81 Tackles, 10 Sacks, 9 TFL, and 16 Hurries. At 6-2, 300lbs Coleman has elite size for the FBS/FCS level. He is a really refined and built 300lbs and has incredible strength which he does a fantastic job of utilizing.
Coleman not only has the strength and the size but he moves incredible well, especially against mobile quarterbacks. Coleman understands the importance of containing athletic quarterbacks and does a fantastic job of impacting plays by containing QBs to stay in the pocket or by matching their athleticism to the sideline. Coleman is so fundamentally sound that I have seen him pass up an attempt at a difficult sack for a more important job of containing the quarterback allowing his other lineman or secondary to finish the play. Playing within his responsibilities is something that Coleman does so well. Often double teams in the run game Coleman does a great job of maintaining control of his gap(s) and forcing ball carriers to his linebackers or ends.
If you want an example of just how incredible Coleman’s size and athleticism are just look how he performed on this Kickoff, a play (Courtesy of Brian Hawkins and NextGen Prospect) that 300 pound players usually are on the sidelines for.
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Wayne Coleman Wayne Coleman 6'2" | 275 lbs | DL Archbishop Stepinac | 2023 State NY had a standout year for Archbishop Stepinac and supplanted himself as one of the most impactful defensive tackles in New York. One of the most athletic 300+ pound players in New York Coleman has an extremely quick base. That quickness is also reflected in his hand placement and ability to use his hands violently against opposing lineman. Coleman registered 10 Sacks, 16 Hurries, 80 Tackles (30 Solo), and 9 TFL. Coleman can have an impact stuffing gaps against the run but also has the athleticism to really rush the passer from the inside. One of the most dangerous interior defensive lineman in New York jumps up the rankings after a superb season.
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Another huge performer from the Archbishop Stepinac defense Wayne Coleman Wayne Coleman 6'2" | 275 lbs | DL Archbishop Stepinac | 2023 State NY was integral in stopping the Monsignor Farrell run game. Raking up 7 tackles from the DT position is impressive. Coleman also made his presence known in the backfield with a sack and a couple hurries of Cristian Pinto Cristian Pinto 6'0" | 180 lbs | QB Monsignor Farrell | 2024 State NY . Coleman has an offer from Central Connecticut State but has the athleticism that would garner more attention from a higher level. Don’t be surprised if more schools look his way.
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