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Tevin Coleman Could Be Running Back Steal Of The 2015 NFL Draft

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If you are looking for a running back from the 2015 NFL Draft who will go on to have a very successful upcoming season — other than guys like Todd Gurley and Melvin Gordon, of course — look no further than Indiana product Tevin Coleman.

Although the Hoosiers didn’t win any titles in 2014, Coleman ran, ran and then he ran some more. The 5-foot-11 beast of a running back finished the year with 2,036 rushing yards and 15 touchdowns. That is exactly the type of player Matt Ryan & Co. need on the offensive side of the ball.

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Of course, Coleman has to get through the ultimate battle first.

Although the 6-10 Atlanta Falcons had their issues last season (still almost made the playoffs), things did not click to the max in the running department. Atlanta finished with 1,498 rushing yards, which was good enough for 24th in the NFL. In comparison, the Seattle Seahawks led the league with 2,762 rushing yards, but they also had Beast Mode (more commonly known as Marshawn Lynch).

Although Gurley and others get more attention, Coleman could end up being the running back steal of the draft.

Coleman didn’t go in the first round. Heck, he didn’t even go in the second. He went in the third and at pick No. 73.

Underrated? Yes. Ready to run wild in the 2015 season? Yes, again.

Trevor Lowry is a Content Associate at www.RantSports.com. If you’re a tweeter feel free to follow him @TheTrevorLowry, “Like” him on Facebook or add him to your network on Google.

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