I had the hots for Corey Coleman in the weeks running up to the 2016 NFL Draft. I thought he’d make a perfect fit for the Houston Texans- plus he was a Baylor kid. The Texans desperately needed a receiver, but Coleman flew up the draft boards so quickly the Browns went ahead and took him at #15 overall. Considered a true playmaker, Coleman displays 4.37 speed and can really make things happen in small spaces. He’s also a gifted return man. In both his Sophomore and Junior seasons Corey eclipsed 1100 yards receiving. In his Junior campaign specifically, Coleman posted 20 TDs receiving on 74 receptions and a monster 18.4 yards per reception. Despite his proven stats and skills, Coleman is considered somewhat of a project at the pro level. The knock on him is that he doesn’t have a firm understanding of the wide receiver route tree.
Despite scouts concerns the Browns edged him into the lineup and Coleman had a decent rookie season for the team in 2016. He started 10 games and recorded 413 yards on 33 receptions, and 3 TDs.
Geronimo Allison played wide receiver in junior college for Iowa Western in 2012 and 2013. His team went 11-0 and earned them the Division’s National Championship. He transferred to Illinois in 2014 and had 106 receptions for 1,480 yards and 8 TDs. Gifted with a good frame and displaying many positive traits, Allison is still growing into his role as a wide receiver.
Allison went undrafted in 2016, but was a priority free agent for many interested squads. Eventually he signed with the Green Bay Packers. As Aaron Rodgers is known to spread the love around between his receivers, Geronimo was able to corral 12 catches for 202 yards and 2 TDs his rookie year. During the playoffs Allison chipped in another 5 receptions for 65 yards. Things were looking great for him entering 2017, but he’d be suspended by the league for the first game of the season for substance abuse.
Jeremy Cash is a force to be reckoned with while in the box. The strong safety is a physical presence evidenced by him recording 326 tackles and 7 forced fumbles over 3 years for the Duke Blue Devils. 10 years ago, there’d be a lot more buzz on Cash, but as the game has evolutionized to more of a passing game, there’s been less and less room on a roster for a straight line in the box safety. While his pass coverage may be considered suspect by scouts, there’s no question that he’s an elite enforcer that some team will pony up for. Drawing comparisons to TJ Ward, Cash somehow slipped completely off the draft boards; However, Jeremy paid no mind, as a bidding war ensued for his services. Apparently upwards of 20 teams had him targeted as a priority free agent. He’d later sign with the Carolina Panthers as Jeremy received one of the most lucrative signing bonuses among the free agent class. The Panthers plan to utilize him at linebacker.
Celebrating the game, the players, the cards, and the autographs for over 25 years.
Card: Sage 2016 (82/250)
