How Dolphins rookie WR Kevin Coleman models game after Antonio Brown

TL;DR

Miami Dolphins rookie WR Kevin Coleman Jr. models his game after Antonio Brown, focusing on route running and YAC. Coleman aims to improve his skills through hard practice and film study.

Key points

Kevin Coleman Jr. is a rookie wide receiver for the Miami Dolphins.
Coleman models his game after former NFL receiver Antonio Brown.
He emphasizes route running and yards after catch (YAC) in his training.
Coleman is 5-foot-10 and weighs 179 pounds.
He aims to be a significant threat as a punt returner.

Miami DolphinsKevin Coleman Jr.Antonio Brown

Miami Dolphins rookie wide receiver Kevin Coleman Jr. can dream that his fifth-round career will come close to the on-field sixth-round career of former NFL receiver Antonio Brown.

On game days, Coleman tries to model his game after the seven-time Pro Bowler from Miami.

"He's quick-twitch," Coleman said in a video meeting with local reporters. "He gets open, his route running, he sells things, he has double moves. Just everything, just all around game. When he was younger, his return game, he was special. His YAC (yards after catch). I just feel like he's one of the best guys to do it. So I just try to take little things and implicate it with my game."

Coleman, 5-foot-10, 179 pounds, had a 67-yard punt return for Missouri and is an established punt returner. Miami could use a punt returner that is a threat to score.

"Eyes on the ball, catch the ball, good feet, everything else, you gotta just practice hard," Coleman said. "Practice habits is everything. You practice hard, take that serious, like you said. That's gonna be my way (on to the roster). And I also think the same thing, so gotta take those things serious, really watch film on things, and just be an open book and learn things."

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Q&A

How does Kevin Coleman Jr. compare his playing style to Antonio Brown?

Kevin Coleman Jr. admires Antonio Brown's quick-twitch ability, route running, and YAC, aiming to incorporate these elements into his own game.

What specific skills does Kevin Coleman Jr. focus on to improve his game?

Coleman emphasizes practicing hard, watching film, and developing good catching techniques and footwork to enhance his performance.

What are Kevin Coleman Jr.'s physical attributes?

Kevin Coleman Jr. is 5-foot-10 and weighs 179 pounds, making him a compact and agile wide receiver.

What role is Kevin Coleman Jr. expected to play on the Dolphins?

Coleman is expected to contribute as a wide receiver and a threat as a punt returner, having previously demonstrated his skills with a 67-yard punt return in college.