Jack

Coan

The 24-year-old started his collegiate career with Wisconsin before transferring to Notre Dame for his senior year. Initially signed to the Colts’ practice squad as an undrafted free agent in the 2022 class, Coan played for the San Antonio Brahmas of the XFL in the 2023 season. The 49ers could be headed for depth issues at the position if Brock Purdy’s recovery time is extended as he works his way back from UCL surgery.

Coan was a long shot to make the Colts final roster. The team signed him in April after he went undrafted. In his one season at Notre Dame, in 2021, Coan completed 65.7 percent of his passes for 3,150 yards with 25 touchdowns and seven interceptions. Coan could find his way onto a practice squad this season.

Coan (6’3/223) helped elevate Notre Dame in his lone season with the program after transferring from Wisconsin, completing 65.7% of his passes for 3,150 yards with 25 touchdowns and seven interceptions. The performance earned him an invite to the Shrine Bowl and Combine. He has also earned a “game-manager” label that he says he views as a positive because it means he’s doing what’s asked of him. Looking at the film, there are plenty of instances in which Coan has shown he can push the ball downfield and make the big play happen. He is not a scrambler, but he does navigate the pocket well and has enough to make something happen when things fall apart. Though Sam Ehlinger has the inside track on the backup job in Indy, Coan could ultimately become the long-term back for Matt Ryan if the Colts like what they see in camp.