A Mizzou Tiger boosted his draft stock again and the NFL is starting to pay attention

After a strong combine, one Missouri Tiger followed it up with an even better Pro Day, and is catching the attention of plenty of NFL teams.

Wide receiver Kevin Coleman Jr. showed out at the Mizzou Pro Day, and could see himself climbing NFL Draft boards thanks to one skill in particular. According to KPRC 2's Aaron Wilson, Coleman blazing speed and his abilities as a return man are what have made him standout to NFL squads despite a pedestrian 2025 season.

Missouri @MizzouFootball wide receiver Kevin Coleman shined at Pro Day with blazing 4.38-4.40 40-yard dash, textbook routes and catching, also excelling in punt returns as one of top return guys in #NFLDraft
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— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) March 23, 2026

Mizzou's Kevin Coleman boosts his draft stock again after a solid Pro Day outing

Coleman had a down senior year by his standards, thanks in part to some inconsistent quarterback play with Missouri. Still, he notched 66 catches for 732 yards and one touchdown and did enough to get an invite to NFL Combine. But where Coleman has really shown value to NFL teams in the draft is return ability. With the Tigers, he had 15 punt returns for 189 yards and one touchdown, and it may be his ticket forward.

Coleman ran a solid 4.49 at the combine, but got even better at his Pro Day, running 4.40. That, combined with his slot skills and return abilities, make him an interesting Day 3 prospect in the draft. There's no question Coleman has the route running ability and the ball skills to succeed as a receiver, but it could ultimatley be special teams where he finds a home in the NFL.

Edge rusher Zion Young figures to be the highest draft Tiger, potentially even in round one. But Missouri will be well represented in 2026, with linebacker Josiah Trotter and defensive tackle Chris McClellan also hoping to hear their names called early. Other names like tackle Keagen Trost or cornerback Toriano Pride Jr. could be some late Day 3 picks as well for the Tigers.