Jonah Coleman Bids Farewell to Husky Stadium, Eyes NFL Future
Saturday marked a milestone moment at Husky Stadium - Senior Day - and for running back Jonah Coleman, it was the final time he’d take the field in front of the home crowd. While the 26-14 loss to No. 6 Oregon wasn’t the sendoff he or the team hoped for, it didn’t overshadow the impact Coleman has had on the program or the legacy he leaves behind.
Coleman’s journey to Washington is one of loyalty and production. After starting his college career at Arizona, he followed head coach Jedd Fisch to Seattle, where he spent the last two seasons carving out a crucial role in the Huskies’ offense.
Across his four-year career, Coleman played in 49 games, racking up 540 carries for 2,969 rushing yards and 33 touchdowns on the ground. That’s a resume built on consistency, toughness, and the kind of downhill running that wears down defenses.
This season alone, Coleman found the end zone 14 times on the ground and added three more scores through the air - his 16 total touchdowns from scrimmage led the Big Ten. And that’s despite missing a game due to injury. In just two seasons in purple and gold, he totaled 26 touchdowns - a testament to his ability to adapt, produce, and lead.
After Saturday’s game, Coleman kept things simple on social media:
**“Thank you Husky Nation for everything.”
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A short message, but one that hit home for fans who’ve watched him grind out tough yards and deliver in big moments.
Coleman’s college career isn’t quite over yet - the Huskies are bowl-bound at 8-4, though their postseason destination remains to be determined. One more game awaits, and you can bet Coleman will be ready to add a final chapter to his college story.
Then comes the next step: the NFL Draft.
It’s no secret the running back position has seen its value fluctuate in recent years. But 2025 offered a glimpse of a shift - five backs went in the first two rounds, with two cracking the first round. That’s a sign that teams are rethinking how they build their offenses, and Coleman could benefit from that trend.
The league is in a bit of a chess match. With defenses increasingly built to stop high-powered passing attacks - featuring faster, leaner linebackers and defensive linemen - the door has reopened for physical, efficient ground games.
Offensive lines are finding more success creating lanes, and backs who can hit the hole and keep the chains moving are back in style. Coleman fits that mold.
He’s got the frame, the vision, and the production to turn heads during the pre-draft process. Whether he lands in the first two rounds or later, he’s going to be a name to watch come April.
Around Montlake
It’s not just football making noise on campus.
The Washington men’s basketball team is off to a 5-2 start after a runner-up finish in the Acrisure Holiday Classic. Now, it’s time for Big Ten play to begin.
The Huskies will host UCLA on Wednesday night at Alaska Airlines Arena, with tip-off set for 8:00 p.m. PT.
It’s a big early test in a new-look conference.
Meanwhile, the Washington women’s team is rolling. At 7-0 and ranked No. 22 nationally, they’ve been one of the early surprises of the season.
They’ll wrap up a five-game homestand on Monday night against San Jose State, tipping off at 6:00 p.m. PT.
It’s another chance to see a squad that’s playing with confidence and cohesion.
Plenty of storylines are unfolding across Husky athletics - and with bowl season, conference play, and national rankings all in the mix, December is shaping up to be a busy, exciting month in Seattle.