Jonah Coleman (born August 20, 2003) is an American professional football running back for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Arizona Wildcats and Washington Huskies. Coleman was selected by the Broncos in the fourth round of the 2026 NFL draft.
Early life Coleman attended Lincoln High School in Stockton, California. During his high school career, he rushed for 3,319 yards and 58 touchdowns on 334 carries. He committed to the University of Arizona to play college football.
College career As a true freshman at Arizona in 2022, Coleman played in 12 games with two starts and had 372 yards on 75 carries with four touchdowns. He played in 13 games in 2023 and had 871 yards on 128 carries with five touchdowns. After the season, Coleman entered the transfer portal and transferred to the University of Washington.
Statistics Year Team GP Rushing Receiving Att Yds Avg TD Rec Yds Avg TD 2022 Arizona 12 75 372 5.0 4 8 24 3.0 0 2023 Arizona 13 128 871 6.8 5 25 283 11.3 1 2024 Washington 13 193 1,053 5.5 10 23 177 7.7 0 2025 Washington 12 156 758 4.9 15 31 354 11.4 2Career 50 552 3,054 5.5 34 87 838 9.6 3
Professional career
Coleman was selected by the Denver Broncos in the fourth round (108th overall) of the 2026 NFL draft. The Broncos previously traded Devaughn Vele to the New Orleans Saints to receive the selection. On May 20, 2026, Coleman signed his four-year rookie contract. Coleman scored his first career touchdown in Week 2 against the Jacksonville Jaguars, giving the Broncos a seven-point lead in the fourth quarter. Denver would go on to win the game, 20–13. During the game, Coleman suffered a sprained ankle. He was later placed on injured reserve on September 26.
Personal life Coleman's father, Jamon, is a former member of the Bloods gang. At one point during Coleman's childhood, a group of armed Crips accosted him and his father at a football practice. Coleman's mother, Marcella Johnson, was serving time in jail for welfare fraud while pregnant with him, and he was born shortly after she was released.
References
External links Denver Broncos bio Washington Huskies bio Arizona Wildcats bio