Canes sign QB Dereon Coleman, a premium arm talent

[OriginalCanesCanesCanes]

The Hurricanes have officially signed their quarterback for the 2026 class, Dereon Coleman.



A 6-foot-1, 165-pounder, Coleman makes up for the lack of frame with his ability to make any throw across the field — able to zip the ball and manipulate his arm angles at will.



This season Coleman has been lights out for his Jones side, racking up 2,391 passing yards and 25 touchdowns while only throwing one interception.

He’s able to navigate around the pocket well and escape with speed when needed, a real do-it-all quarterback.



With some added weight in college, the sky is the limit for Coleman as he could be the one to end Miami’s portal QB run.

I would say at the same age, Lamar Jackson and DC were about the same size and frame. Am I wrong?

Major difference is that DC throws a much better ball than Lamar at the same age.

 

[Firesite]

Sadly I have no expectations with him. I just don't see him starting here. I hope he proves me wrong.

 

[kamjohnson]

Bro, CJ is 6’5. That’s why. Coleman isn’t even 6 feet, I don’t think.

He seems like a legit 6’1. Standing next to Cam Ward he seemed like about the same height.

 

[arizonacane]

The Hurricanes have officially signed their quarterback for the 2026 class, Dereon Coleman.



A 6-foot-1, 165-pounder, Coleman makes up for the lack of frame with his ability to make any throw across the field — able to zip the ball and manipulate his arm angles at will.



This season Coleman has been lights out for his Jones side, racking up 2,391 passing yards and 25 touchdowns while only throwing one interception.

He’s able to navigate around the pocket well and escape with speed when needed, a real do-it-all quarterback.



With some added weight in college, the sky is the limit for Coleman as he could be the one to end Miami’s portal QB run.

Who did his WR Mills sign with?

 

[Donny Donowitz]

My player comp is Chris Leak.

 

[ADELPHI]

Insane arm talent!

 

[FtMyersCane]

Even if he were, Mario hates putting his faith in any QB. EVEN EXPERIENCED QBs have to hand it off excessively

FIFY

 

[FromDeeeeep]

Why not? CJ Bailey at NCST did it, came in at 170, up about 20 lbs and playing, and he’s a bit taller…

CJ gained a lot more 20lbs. During the game broadcast the announcers mentioned he weighed in at 218. Whether that is accurate or not the difference in him from HS and now was striking.

 

[FromDeeeeep]

He seems like a legit 6’1. Standing next to Cam Ward he seemed like about the same height.

Height doesn’t matter anymore, multiple guys sub 6’0 have starred in CFB and been drafted in the NFL.

Weight is the concern. I think he needs to at least 25bs +

 

[ShadowSpring]

Height doesn’t matter anymore, multiple guys sub 6’0 have starred in CFB and been drafted in the NFL.

Weight is the concern. I think he needs to at least 25bs +

This is the type of thrower that can overcome the size issue. We have no idea if he will do so, but that arm is amazing.

 

[FuriousStyles]

Love this kids arm and fearless attitude but man is this gonna work at Miami with his size? Obviously, he will be redshirted and can build his body but will he be able to see the field over our gigantic OL?

One of his OL signed with Colorado… 6’7 320.

 

[FuriousStyles]

Who did his WR Mills sign with?

Nebraska

 

[Hurracanes]

One of his OL signed with Colorado… 6’7 320.

Not sure what your point is but 1 kid vs 5 giants are entirely different when it comes to seeing the field.

 

[FuriousStyles]

Not sure what your point is but 1 kid vs 5 giants are entirely different when it comes to seeing the field.

No need to be sensitive… throwing lanes for 6’1ish QB aren’t that big of concern. His weight for durability long term would be a bigger concern

 

[Hurracanes]

No need to be sensitive… throwing lanes for 6’1ish QB aren’t that big of concern. His weight for durability long term would be a bigger concern

I agree with his weight concerns. I don’t believe for a second he’s 6’1. He’s closer to 5’10.

 

[TheUBack]

I agree with his weight concerns. I don’t believe for a second he’s 6’1. He’s closer to 5’10.

Likely true. He might be like Blackmon from FSU who was a legit stick figure. He needs to get on the HGH pronto

 

[Novacane32000]

Put Malachi Toney at QB for the next 2 years-QB problem solved. Not kidding!

 

[CaneTheGaytors]

Sadly I have no expectations with him. I just don't see him starting here. I hope he proves me wrong.

Stop looking at measurables and look at his arm talent, football IQ, pocket awareness, pocket presence, accuracy, competitive fire and athletic ability. If you do those things, then you will see why the staff is so high on him.

I’m not a betting man, but if I was, I would bet that not only will he be our starting QB in the future, but he will be a star.

 

[Firesite]

Stop looking at measurables and look at his arm talent, football IQ, pocket awareness, pocket presence, accuracy, competitive fire and athletic ability. If you do those things, then you will see why the staff is so high on him.

I’m not a betting man, but if I was, I would bet that not only will he be our starting QB in the future, but he will be a star.

I hope your right, I really do. Hopefully he lights it up and proves all the doubters including myself wrong.

 

[Dark Cane]

Sadly I have no expectations with him. I just don't see him starting here. I hope he proves me wrong.

LMFAOO at “hope he proves me wrong”