Jonah Coleman Age, Height & Biography

Jonah Coleman is a 23-year-old running back for the Denver Broncos who was born on August 20, 2003, in Stockton, California. He stands 5 feet 8 inches tall and played college football at Arizona and Washington before the Broncos selected him in the fourth round of the 2026 NFL Draft. In his rookie season, Coleman has taken control of Denver’s backfield, following a breakout game against Kansas City with a strong performance against Carolina on November 8, 2026, when he ran for 57 yards and a touchdown in a 26-21 win.

Quick Facts

Full Name	Jonah Coleman
Age	23
Date of Birth	August 20, 2003
Birthplace	Stockton, California
Height	5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Weight	220 lb (100 kg)
Position	Running back
Team	Denver Broncos
College	Arizona (2022-2023), Washington (2024-2025)
Partner	No public information available

Who Is Jonah Coleman?

Jonah Coleman is an American professional football running back who plays for the Denver Broncos in the NFL. Born in Stockton, California, on August 20, 2003, Coleman is 23 years old and stands 5 feet 8 inches tall. He is a compact, powerful runner who weighs 220 pounds, and he built his reputation in college as a back who could handle a heavy workload and find the end zone, scoring 34 rushing touchdowns across his college career.

Coleman was selected by the Broncos in the fourth round of the 2026 NFL Draft, 108th overall, and he signed his rookie contract in May 2026. His first season has been a story of patience and then opportunity: he scored his first career touchdown in Week 2 against Jacksonville, missed time with a sprained ankle, returned from injured reserve in late October, and then moved into a leading role in the Broncos backfield. By November, coverage of the team was describing him as having taken control of Denver’s backfield, after a breakout game against Kansas City and a 57-yard, one-touchdown performance against the Carolina Panthers on November 8, 2026, in a 26-21 win.

Early Life & Background

Jonah Coleman grew up in Stockton, California, and attended Lincoln High School in Stockton. He was a standout in high school, rushing for 3,319 yards and 58 touchdowns, and he also played in the secondary, recording four interceptions and eight passes defended. He was a three-star recruit who committed to the University of Arizona, choosing the Wildcats over offers from other programs, and he arrived in college as a back with a reputation for production and toughness.

At Arizona, Coleman played two seasons, rushing for 372 yards as a freshman in 2022 and 871 yards with five touchdowns in 2023. He then transferred to the University of Washington, where he had his best college season in 2024, rushing for 1,053 yards and 10 touchdowns and earning third-team All-Big Ten honours. In his final college season in 2025, he rushed for 758 yards and 15 touchdowns. Across his college career, Coleman totalled 3,054 rushing yards and 34 rushing touchdowns, along with 71 receptions for 590 yards and three receiving touchdowns.

Career

Coleman entered the 2026 NFL Draft after his final season at Washington and was selected by the Denver Broncos in the fourth round, 108th overall. The Broncos’ draft coverage highlighted his production, his ability to run between the tackles despite his height, and his experience in two college systems. He signed his four-year rookie contract in May 2026 and joined a backfield that included J. K. Dobbins and R. J. Harvey, with the expectation that he would compete for carries as a rookie.

His rookie season began with a milestone: Coleman scored his first career touchdown in Week 2 against the Jacksonville Jaguars. He then suffered a sprained ankle, was placed on injured reserve, and was activated on October 24, 2026. After his return, his role grew quickly. Following a breakout game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Coleman started against the Carolina Panthers on November 8, 2026, carrying 17 times for 57 yards and a touchdown and catching four passes for 31 yards in the Broncos’ 26-21 win. It was the kind of all-round performance that has led coverage to describe him as having taken control of Denver’s backfield, and it set him up as a player to watch for the rest of his rookie season.

Facts About Jonah Coleman

Jonah Coleman was born on August 20, 2003, in Stockton, California, and is 23 years old.
He stands 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighs 220 pounds.
He played college football at Arizona and Washington, rushing for 3,054 yards and 34 touchdowns in his college career.
He was selected by the Denver Broncos in the fourth round of the 2026 NFL Draft, 108th overall.
On November 8, 2026, he ran for 57 yards and a touchdown and caught four passes for 31 yards in a 26-21 win over the Carolina Panthers.

Frequently Asked Questions

How old is Jonah Coleman?

Jonah Coleman is 23 years old. He was born on August 20, 2003.

How tall is Jonah Coleman?

Jonah Coleman is 5 feet 8 inches tall (1.73 m).

What college did Jonah Coleman go to?

Jonah Coleman played college football at Arizona from 2022 to 2023 and at Washington from 2024 to 2025.

What team does Jonah Coleman play for?

Jonah Coleman plays running back for the Denver Broncos in the NFL.

When was Jonah Coleman drafted?

Jonah Coleman was selected by the Denver Broncos in the fourth round of the 2026 NFL Draft, 108th overall.

How old is Jonah Coleman?