Kevin Coleman Jr
#83 WR · Miami Dolphins
1 transaction this offseason
Height
5'11"
Weight
180 lbs
Draft
2026, Rd 5, #177
Experience
0 yrs
C+
B
N/A
PerformanceN/A
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The Verdict on Kevin, in One Read
On the books, the Contract Value Index reads C+, fairly priced. The public read is positive (B Sentiment), drawn from current news and social signal rather than the box score. As a prospect, expect these grades to move quickly as a real sample builds.
Current Contract
Length
2 years
Total Value
$1.9M
AAV
$968K/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
C+
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Salary-cap math on Kevin Coleman Jr.'s contract works out to a C+ Contract Value Index given the dead-cap exposure and term. At $967,500 AAV across two years, this is a classic rookie-scale deal carrying minimal financial risk—the real question is whether Coleman develops into a rotational contributor or remains buried on the depth chart. As a fifth-round pick (177th overall) from Missouri in 2026, he slots into the lower tier of draft capital, meaning the organization is banking on developmental upside rather than immediate production. The Dolphins' recent receiver acquisitions and the mediaFraming positioning Coleman as a prospect competing for snaps in a crowded room suggest he'll need to prove himself in camp and preseason before earning consistent opportunities. The two-year term is standard for a rookie deal, so there's minimal cap drag if he doesn't pan out, but equally limited runway to project whether he'll become the third drafted receiver starter some fans believe is possible. For a team sitting at 7–10 heading into the offseason, adding young depth at a premium position like receiver aligns with organizational patience, though it also signals Miami is in evaluation mode rather than immediate contention.
Contracts in the Same Value Band
Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the C band — a quick read on where Kevin's contract sits relative to comparable money.
Performance AnalysisPre-Debut
Kevin Coleman Jr has not appeared in an NFL regular season game.
Fan Sentiment
B
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Dolphins add depth at receiver with a modest mid-round draft pick investment. Multiple headlines suggest Coleman models after Antonio Brown, indicating positional upside. Fifth headline frames him as a potential starter candidate among three drafted receivers. This signals competitive internal evaluation but reflects realistic depth addition rather than star acquisition. Coleman projects as rotational contributor competing for meaningful snaps in year one.
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Kevin Coleman Jr is a player on a rookie-scale contract listed at WR for the Miami Dolphins. FanVerdicts covers every NFL player, team, GM, and transaction — and puts your verdict on all of it. Sign in to cast your Fan Verdict on Kevin Coleman Jr, see where the crowd lands, and argue the call. FanVerdicts also brings its own read — performance, sentiment, and Contract Value Index — as one honest input alongside the crowd's. Where FanVerdicts has weighed in so far: Contract Value Index C+, Sentiment B.
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