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Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen gives first impression of rookie WR Keon Coleman

Former Florida State star wide receiver Keon Coleman gained a lot of media attention for his on-screen antics after being drafted by the Buffalo Bills in the second round at 33rd overall. Whether he’s overwhelmed by the snack selection at press conferences or talking about discounted jackets at Macy’s, it seems the Opelousas, Los Angeles, native can’t get enough of the spotlight.

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Bills quarterback Josh Allen recently met with the media to discuss training camp and the newcomers heading to Orchard Park, N.Y., and gave his first impressions of Coleman while complimenting his work ethic and knowledge of the game.

“He’s a talker. I don’t know if you knew that. But he’s a very intelligent player. He’s got into his playbook; he already knows it very well as a rookie. He’s constantly studying, posing constantly questions – he loves “Football, and that’s the first thing you learn about him, he loves the game,” Allen said of Coleman “He loves the nuances, and it’s fun to play. be with him. When you have a young, enthusiastic guy – he just turned 21 – he has a lot to learn in this game and a lot to learn to be a good player. in this league, but I think he has the tools to do it, and I hope we can use his abilities.

The 6’3”, 213 pound player definitely has the tools to succeed in the NFL. He was clocked at 20.36 mph during the 2024 NFL Combine gauntlet drill, the fastest speed of any receiver over the past two seasons. He led FSU in receptions, receiving yards and touchdowns a season ago, and his basketball experience will continue to help him win contested catches.

Bills head coach Sean McDermott will certainly find creative ways to utilize the connection between 2x Pro Bowler Allen and Coleman, and it will be interesting to see how the relationship develops throughout the year.

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