After being selected by the Denver Broncos in the fourth round of the 2026 NFL Draft, Coleman was immediately “swarmed” by loved ones, a moment that quickly made waves online. The clip shows family members crowding around him, cheering, hugging, and grabbing their phones to capture the life-changing news as it happened. The energy in the room is pure chaos in the best way, excitement, pride, and disbelief all rolled into one.

Jonah Coleman Sends Message To Broncos Country After Draft

After officially becoming a member of the Denver Broncos, Jonah Coleman wasted no time connecting with fans. The rookie running back took to X to share a video message, expressing his excitement about the next chapter.

“Broncos country. It’s Jonah Coleman here,” he began. “I’m so excited to be a Bronco. Can’t wait to get to Denver and see everyone. Go Broncos.”

Jersey Number Drama Already Brewing

But while the emotional moment stole hearts, Coleman is already facing his first NFL dilemma… What number will he wear on the field?

During his time with the Washington Huskies from 2024 to 2025, Coleman wore No. 1. That number, however, is currently taken in Denver by veteran tight end Evan Engram. Engram originally switched to No. 1 when he joined the Broncos because his previous No. 17 wasn’t available, and it still isn’t. That number now belongs to the newly added wide receiver Jaylen Waddle.

Coleman does have a few other numbers in his history, but those come with complications, too. He previously wore No. 3 at Arizona in 2023, but that’s currently held by kicker Wil Lutz. Meanwhile, No. 24, which he wore in 2022, is off-limits, as the Broncos have kept it out of circulation in honor of Hall of Famer Champ Bailey.

Jonah Coleman Sold On Broncos’ Plan Before Draft Night

Before even hearing his name called, Jonah Coleman made it clear that the Denver Broncos stood out to him during the pre-draft process. In an interview with Yahoo ahead of the draft, Coleman revealed just how much the team’s vision for his role meant to him.

“When a team has a situation or a plan, or something mapped out for you, like they literally had an idea mapped out, a plan for me, if I was to get drafted by the Denver Broncos, that’s ultimately what you want,” he said, emphasizing that fit mattered more than draft position. “You want to be put in a good

Broncos Draft Recap: Late Value, Tight End Focus, And One Surprise Pick

The Denver Broncos wrapped up the 2026 NFL Draft with a mix of intriguing value picks and a few head-scratchers.

One of the biggest steals came at the very end of the board, where Denver selected Red Murdock with the final pick. Despite being taken last, Murdock impressed in 2025 with a 91.2 PFF grade, ranking second among all college linebackers, making him a potential hidden gem.

The Broncos also made it clear they wanted to bolster their tight end room, using multiple picks on the position. Justin Joly and Dallen Bentley were both added, with Bentley standing out as a major value pick after being selected at No. 256 despite ranking significantly higher on draft boards.

However, not every move landed smoothly. Denver raised eyebrows in the third round by selecting interior defender Tyler Onyedim at pick No. 66. While he brings strength against the run, his selection was viewed as a reach, coming well ahead of his projected ranking.

Jonah Coleman Reacts To Impressive Stat On ‘Up & Adams’

Jonah Coleman is already turning heads, and even he seemed surprised by just how impressive his numbers are. During an appearance on “Up & Adams” with Kay Adams, Coleman was shown a stat placing him among elite company when it comes to missed tackles forced per carry over the past decade.

“When you look at missed tackles forced… in the last 12 years… if you look at the top five… how the heck does it feel to be in this company?” Adams asked, pointing out he was ranked alongside some of football’s top running backs, including Bijan Robinson, David Montgomery, Ashton Jeanty, and Travis Etienne Jr.

Coleman admitted he didn’t even realize the stat himself. “I didn’t even know that… this is surprising for sure, but… the production speaks for itself,” he said, taking in the moment.

For a rookie just entering the league, it’s another sign that Coleman could be a name to watch, especially if he keeps forcing defenders to miss at that level.

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