III holds the edge, leading in 3 of 5 categories (receptions (career), receiving yards (career), yards per catch). Coleman answers in targets (season) — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
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Balladex Impact Index
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Card value — head to head
Calvin Austin III
$4.0
Climbing
5-yr outlook+25%
Legacy floor100%
Keon Coleman
$3.0
Climbing
5-yr outlook+33% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictCalvin Austin III is the more valuable card today ($4.0 vs. $3.0). Keon Coleman carries more projected upside (+33% vs. +25% over five years).