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2022-07-23 00:49:39 By : Mr. Ducan Chen

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2023 Lincoln East athlete and Top247 four-star Malachi Coleman has gone from an expected Early Signing Day announcement to one on October 15.

The athlete announced the change on Twitter on Friday.

Coleman’s only official visit so far has been to Nebraska, but he is looking at visits to Ole Miss and USC which are set and another trip to Oklahoma. Those four schools seem to be finalists for the athlete.

Nebraska sits in good shape for Coleman as the Huskers are the in-town team and he’s got a strong relationship with Huskers wide receiver coach Mickey Joseph. The Huskers also made sure Coleman’s official visit was unique and he’s bonded with a number of receivers, several of which are already committed in the class.

The new commitment date falls on the same day the Huskers are scheduled to play Purdue in West Lafayette.

Here’s the latest 247Sports counting report on Coleman, who recently was bumped into the Top 100 for the recruit:

“Tall, long, and lean with significant frame space. Narrow through the core but plenty of room to add needed mass. Two-way playmaker at outside receiver and defensive end with physical tools and requisite athleticism to play either side of the ball in the long term.

That said, may project higher as an edge rusher. Plays with a consistent motor and flashes chase-down pursuit athleticism. Closes fast and finishes tackles stronger than lean, sinewy build suggests. Dangerous back-side rusher who produced four forced fumbles as a junior.

Height, reach, and athleticism foster ball-winning ability on offense. Big-play machine with 33.0 yards per catch and 10 of 17 receptions going for touchdowns. Open-field top gear pulls away from defenders.

Rare multi-sport athlete in regards to physical tools and sizzling track data. Posted at least 10 sub-11.00 100s and at least four sub-22.00 200s in junior track season. Ripped PRs of 10.46 and 21.31, along with a 46+ triple jump. Qualified for state in all three events, finishing second in the 100 and 200 and third in the TJ. Also plays basketball.

Needs significant mass addition to maximize effectiveness at the line of scrimmage, particularly vs. the run. Somewhat narrow build could relatively limit bulking capacity. Needs to expand move set to increase pressure rate. Wins matchups with athleticism and effort to this point.

Unique, high-ceiling football player with outstanding athleticism and physical tools. May need some time to physically and technically develop, but potential is through the roof. Projects as a high-major recruit with the long-term upside to get drafted, possibly in the top half.”

Nebraska remains the only predictions for Coleman on the 247Sports Crystal Ball. The athlete is a four-star per 247Sports and 247Sports Composite. Coleman also plans to attempt track at the next level, where he excelled in the 100 and 200-meter as a junior in high school.

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