Keon Coleman rookie contract figures with Buffalo Bills revealed after NFL Draft
Former Florida State receiver Keon Coleman is in line for a big pay day after being selected with the first pick in the second round of the 2024 NFL draft. Contract details for Coleman’s deal with the Buffalo Bills have been released.
According to Spotrac, Keon Coleman should sign a four-year deal for $9,995,490. It includes an expected signing bonus of $4,089,448.
Coleman spent the past season at Florida State after spending two at Michigan State to start his college career. This past year, Coleman had 50 catches, 658 yards, 11 touchdowns and 13.2 yards per catch.
Over the course of his career, Coleman finished with 115 catches, 1,506 yards, 19 touchdowns and 13.1 yards per catch.
As a member of the Class of 2021, Coleman was a four-star recruit out of Opelousas (La.) Catholic School, according to the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. He was the No. 13 overall prospect in the state, the No. 57 wide receiver in the class and the No. 368 overall prospect in the class.
Coleman was First-Team All-ACC in 2022 and Third-Team All-Big Ten in 2022 with the Spartans.
He helped Florida State to a monster season in 2023. The Seminoles went undefeated during the regular season and were in the conversation to reach the College Football Playoff. They were ultimately left out after Jordan Travis was injured late in the year, but it was still a great season for FSU. The play of Coleman was a big reason why.
What draft analysts are saying about Keon Coleman
NFL.com’s Lance Zierlein broke down the tape and gave his evaluation of Coleman and he is a big fan. His current NFL comparison is Drake London.
“Above-the-rim artist with circus catches resembling a scene from the tents of Cirque du Soleil,” Zierlein wrote. “Coleman has excellent size and ball skills. He’s not sudden and doesn’t have great speed, so beating press and creating breathing room against tight man coverages will depend on his ability to improve as a route-runner. The former star basketball player has a rebounder’s blend of extension and timing to give jump-ball defenders the blues.
“He’s big and strong with soft hands, but he can play with a little more aggression in claiming his deep-ball space and getting after it as a run blocker. Coleman might lack the athletic traits to be a well-rounded WR2. Instead, keep an eye on him as a big slot receiver who can be a red-zone specialist.”