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The state of Nebraska will be represented at the All-American game down in San Antonio again as Malachi Coleman earned a nomination and accepted an invite on Thursday to join the festivities.

Coleman, a four-star Top247 athlete on both 247Sports and 247Sports Composite, will be a senior at Lincoln East next season. He broke out in 2021 starting with a strong camp performance at Friday Night Lights and continuing on with a big season for the Spartans, where he was important as both a wide receiver on offense and as a linebacker/defensive end playing off the edge.

Following his season Coleman's recruitment took off and he went from a regional recruit to a national one that now holds 26 offers and has made visits to Georgia, Michigan, Oklahoma and other places this offseason.

Nebraska is squarely in the mix and got the first chance to host Coleman for an official visit at the beginning of the June. The athlete has since canceled a Michigan visit, but remains on track to commit toward the beginning of December or on National Signing Day on the first day of the Early Signing Period.

Here's a recent scouting report from 247Sports analyst Gabe Brooks on Coleman:

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.

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