'20 NY LB Cullen Coleman (Northwestern Verbal)

[arrowryan]

Planning to visit March 30 for spring practice. Visiting Mama next weekend. Also lining up visits to Ohio State, BC, Purdue, and more.

https://247sports.com/college/notre-dame/Article/Recent-DE-offer-to-visit-Notre-Dame-128958813/

 

[NDMIA]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">2020 Rye Country Day (N.Y.) four-star ATH Cullen Coleman had the attention of Mike Elston and Lance Taylor at Saturday's practice. <a href="https://t.co/RPcaBcA4Bh">pic.twitter.com/RPcaBcA4Bh</a></p>— Matt Freeman (@mattfreemanISD) <a href="https://twitter.com/mattfreemanISD/status/1112029363317411841?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 30, 2019</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Within his methodical visit process, Cullen Coleman hit South Bend on Saturday where his potential position fit came into focus. <br><br>The New York prospect shared details on his trip <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NotreDame?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NotreDame</a> which drew familiarity to his current school. (VIP) <a href="https://t.co/aHS7NNtgkd">https://t.co/aHS7NNtgkd</a> <a href="https://t.co/sgYF0YSUAI">pic.twitter.com/sgYF0YSUAI</a></p>— Kevin Sinclair (@KevinSinclair_) <a href="https://twitter.com/KevinSinclair_/status/1112744846161133568?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 1, 2019</a></blockquote>
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Wants to play RB in college according to BGI podcast. I think it'll be about convincing him to become a LB or Drop because he's not a big time RB recruit but could be a big time defensive prospect.

 

[NDIrish88]

A RB? That's a tall RB. He should get input from more schools to see what they say too.

 

[Veritate Duce Progredi]

It's difficult to convince a player he'd be better at a different position. But couldn't they just list the starting heights of all RBs in the NFL over the past 10 years?

If he's really 6'3" then he'd be in rarified company. Have there been any 6'3" RBs?

 

[NewBrunswickIrish]

It's difficult to convince a player he'd be better at a different position. But couldn't they just list the starting heights of all RBs in the NFL over the past 10 years?

If he's really 6'3" then he'd be in rarified company. Have there been any 6'3" RBs?

If you’re asking about the NFL then Derrick Henry is currently in the NFL at 6’3” and Brandon Jacobs was at least 6’3”.

 

[NDIrish88]

It's difficult to convince a player he'd be better at a different position. But couldn't they just list the starting heights of all RBs in the NFL over the past 10 years?

If he's really 6'3" then he'd be in rarified company. Have there been any 6'3" RBs?

In the last 10 years, I'd say no. Eric Dickerson was 6'3 though, but that was 30 years ago.

 

[Luckylucci]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">2020 Rye Country Day (N.Y.) four-star ATH Cullen Coleman had the attention of Mike Elston and Lance Taylor at Saturday's practice. <a href="https://t.co/RPcaBcA4Bh">pic.twitter.com/RPcaBcA4Bh</a></p>— Matt Freeman (@mattfreemanISD) <a href="https://twitter.com/mattfreemanISD/status/1112029363317411841?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 30, 2019</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Within his methodical visit process, Cullen Coleman hit South Bend on Saturday where his potential position fit came into focus. <br><br>The New York prospect shared details on his trip <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NotreDame?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NotreDame</a> which drew familiarity to his current school. (VIP) <a href="https://t.co/aHS7NNtgkd">https://t.co/aHS7NNtgkd</a> <a href="https://t.co/sgYF0YSUAI">pic.twitter.com/sgYF0YSUAI</a></p>— Kevin Sinclair (@KevinSinclair_) <a href="https://twitter.com/KevinSinclair_/status/1112744846161133568?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 1, 2019</a></blockquote>
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Wants to play RB in college according to BGI podcast. I think it'll be about convincing him to become a LB or Drop because he's not a big time RB recruit but could be a big time defensive prospect.

The quotes from 247 sound like he's not sold on any one position at this time. But that ND went all in on RB during this visit. No mention of any other position and solely spent time with Lance Taylor and offensive staff.

 

[Me2SouthBend]

How many RB's might the staff be willing to take this year? If Tyree and Murphy jumped on board this kid wouldn't be a take would he?

 

[Irish Man3]

How many RB's might the staff be willing to take this year? If Tyree and Murphy jumped on board this kid wouldn't be a take would he?

No. Nobody would be a take at that point. This RB class is a two recruit MAX.

 

[Luckylucci]

I'm not so sure it'd be a hard no with Cullen. They did push RB exclusively on his trip but I gotta believe if we grabbed two rb's tomorrow, they wouldn't stop recruiting this guy. He's got insane upside on defense as well. Partially why I wish they would've taken a softer tone with his possible future position.

 

[rtrn2glory]

He was extremely long and lean. I stood by the running backs the whole time and thought it was strange this dude was by that position the whole time. He didn't strike me as a running back but definitely an athlete for the defensive side of the ball

 

[T-Boone]

He was extremely long and lean. I stood by the running backs the whole time and thought it was strange this dude was by that position the whole time. He didn't strike me as a running back but definitely an athlete for the defensive side of the ball

Josh Adams type?

 

[Irish Man3]

He was extremely long and lean. I stood by the running backs the whole time and thought it was strange this dude was by that position the whole time. He didn't strike me as a running back but definitely an athlete for the defensive side of the ball

The problem is where would he be a take? They're extremely picking this cycle at LB. Would he be a drop candidate? Not right now with where we stand with other prospects....

Just my opinion but I just don't see it this year with these numbers and certain positions of need. It may all be a moot point because he expressed a desire to play RB this weekend.

 

[Sherm Sticky]

Look clearly the staff doesn’t want to pull an AJ Dillion part II. Let sing as a RB and let the pieces fall. Staff won’t make the same mistake twice.


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[JD Irish]

Look clearly the staff doesn’t want to pull an AJ Dillion part II. Let sing as a RB and let the pieces fall. Staff won’t make the same mistake twice.


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Didn't they do that after telling Ezekiel Elliot he is a safety?

 

[Ricochet]

Didn't they do that after telling Ezekiel Elliot he is a safety?

Indeed they did.

 

[rtrn2glory]

The problem is where would he be a take? They're extremely picking this cycle at LB. Would he be a drop candidate? Not right now with where we stand with other prospects....

Just my opinion but I just don't see it this year with these numbers and certain positions of need. It may all be a moot point because he expressed a desire to play RB this weekend.

I could see a drop candidate possibly, with the potential of growing into a Julian Okwara body-type. Dude had plenty of room to put on good weight.

 

[BobbyMac]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Great visit <a href="https://twitter.com/NDFootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NDFootball</a> last week <a href="https://t.co/8pasHxUXCe">pic.twitter.com/8pasHxUXCe</a></p>— Liz Johnson (@ellejay16) <a href="https://twitter.com/ellejay16/status/1114168538938265602?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 5, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

 

[BobbyMac]

OVing on the mega-weekend of June 21-23 for 3 days per 247.

Freebie:

https://247sports.com/college/notre...-Official-Visit-Set-For-Notre-Dame-131522821/

 

[NDMIA]

OVing on the mega-weekend of June 21-23 for 3 days per 247.

Freebie:

https://247sports.com/college/notre...-Official-Visit-Set-For-Notre-Dame-131522821/

As the #2 RB, who’d you take?

Michael Drennen II
Tirek Murphy
Deamonte Trayanum
JuTahn McClain
Kyle Edwards
Cullen Coleman
Trey Benson

I’d probably like to see Murphy the most on that list and maybe JuTahn McClain. What do you think?

 

[Veritate Duce Progredi]

OVing on the mega-weekend of June 21-23 for 3 days per 247.

Freebie:

https://247sports.com/college/notre...-Official-Visit-Set-For-Notre-Dame-131522821/

Could be a great weekend for us. Lots of players are setting up that weekend trip. Hope to see us shoot up the recruit rankings.

 

[Veritate Duce Progredi]

As the #2 RB, who’d you take?

Michael Drennen II
Tirek Murphy
Deamonte Trayanum
JuTahn McClain
Kyle Edwards
Cullen Coleman
Trey Benson

I’d probably like to see Murphy the most on that list and maybe JuTahn McClain. What do you think?

I think Cullen Coleman has to be considered a big skill guy, or a RB/LB flex position so there is still a possibility they sign a 2nd or potentially 3rd RB.

 

[BobbyMac]

As the #2 RB, who’d you take?

Michael Drennen II
Tirek Murphy
Deamonte Trayanum
JuTahn McClain
Kyle Edwards
Cullen Coleman
Trey Benson

I’d probably like to see Murphy the most on that list and maybe JuTahn McClain. What do you think?

I like Coleman. If it doesn't work out there's defense and if Bartleson is on the roster, he could be switched back to RB where he stars in HS.

 

[stlnd01]

As the #2 RB, who’d you take?

Michael Drennen II
Tirek Murphy
Deamonte Trayanum
JuTahn McClain
Kyle Edwards
Cullen Coleman
Trey Benson

I’d probably like to see Murphy the most on that list and maybe JuTahn McClain. What do you think?

Murphy. That kid looks like a born RB, and like he wants to buy what Notre Dame’s selling. Take Coleman too, and once he’s on campus you gently persuade him there’s a longer, more fruitful career on the defensive side of the ball.

 

[Sherm Sticky]

Maybe Cullen could become the next Devin White. RB turned into a top 5 NFL draft pick as an off the ball linebacker...


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[NDIrish88]

As the #2 RB, who’d you take?

Michael Drennen II
Tirek Murphy
Deamonte Trayanum
JuTahn McClain
Kyle Edwards
Cullen Coleman
Trey Benson

I’d probably like to see Murphy the most on that list and maybe JuTahn McClain. What do you think?

Inwould take murphy or Edward's. Murphy seems like a good fit and balance with three. Edward's doesnt get enough credit playing behind Ealy last year. . .but he will

 

[BobbyMac]

Inwould take murphy or Edward's. Murphy seems like a good fit and balance with three. Edward's doesnt get enough credit playing behind Ealy last year. . .but he will

This is where I'm at if Tyree goes elsewhere. Edwards & Murphy and I'm still going after Marcellus Moore as my Rocket-Back. If Henning is part of the class, that gives you yet another player with backfield functionality.

In this case, I skip Coleman's upside on D because Botelho is aboard.

 

[NDIrish88]

This is where I'm at if Tyree goes elsewhere. Edwards & Murphy and I'm still going after Marcellus Moore as my Rocket-Back. If Henning is part of the class, that gives you yet another player with backfield functionality.

In this case, I skip Coleman's upside on D because Botelho is aboard.

Yeah it is all based on Tyree. Once that chip falls a few others would be clearer.

 

[NDMIA]

I'm a bit surprised not one person mentioned Michael Drennen II. He's a high academic, 4 star recruit and the runningback position group's Jimmy Christ. He just raked in his 35th offer from South Carolina and has now been offered by almost the entire SEC, the entire Big Ten, and has just about every major offer except Clemson and Oklahoma. Also, Bill Kurelic mentioned this a week ago...

"Drennen was back at Ohio State for the Buckeyes’ spring game. Ohio State and Notre Dame are perhaps the top two schools on his list right now."

Ohio State is going for the top of the top end talent at RB and that makes sense with Tony Alford. Just a guess at their board, but based off of visits this spring and what I've read I'd think it would be something like this...

.9939 5* Kendall Milton - visited a few weeks ago for a couple of days.
.9858 4* Bijan Robinson - visiting in the summer. has OSU CB's
.9742 4* Jalen Berger - visited yesterday
.9514 4* EJ Smith - visited OSU multiple times already
.9453 4* Seth McGowan - made his top 8. hard to know interest until visit
.9392 4* Sam Adams II - has visited. teammates with Gee Scott Jr.
.9307 4* Michael Drennen II - OSU/ND top two with OSU CB's
.8949 3* DeaMonte Trayanum - probably their next RB commit. All OSU
.8889 3* JuTahn McClain - OSU, UK, Mich, ND, PSU

I think what ends up happening is that one Ohio native ends up in the class and I think that's DeaMonte Trayanum who's committing probably soon (May/June) and then they'll get a top dog on their board like Kendall Milton or Bijan Robinson. NDCrusader has mentioned sometimes being in 2nd place for a kid isn't so bad like Ohio State and I think for Drennen, ND could do a lot worse at RB than a kid who's wanted by almost every relevant FBS school in the country.

 

[koonja]

I have no idea what his floor is, but I want a big back like him so bad. I'd take him over Tyreik, even though I think Tyreik is a safer play.

He's fast, and could be an absolute unit in short yardage.