Shon Coleman
| No. 72 Cleveland Browns | |||
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| Position: | Offensive tackle | ||
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| Date of birth: | November 25, 1991 | ||
| Place of birth: | Memphis, Tennessee | ||
| Height: | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) | ||
| Weight: | 310 lb (141 kg) | ||
| Career information | |||
| High school: | Olive Branch (MS) | ||
| College: | Auburn | ||
| NFL Draft: | 2016 / Round: 3 / Pick: 76 | ||
| Career history | |||
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| Roster status: | Active | ||
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Shon Coleman (born November 25, 1991) is an American football offensive tackle for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Auburn.
Early years
Coleman attended Olive Branch High School in Olive Branch, Mississippi. He committed to Auburn University to play college football.[1] A few months after signing with Auburn, Coleman was diagnosed with leukemia.[2]
College career
Coleman did not play his first two years at Auburn (2011, 2012) as he was undergoing treatment for the leukemia.[3][4] He earned his first playing time in 2013 as the backup left tackle to Greg Robinson. In 2014, Coleman became a starter for the first time.[5][6] After his junior year in 2015, he entered the 2016 NFL Draft.[7][8]
At the conclusion of the 2015 football season, Coleman received his Master's Degree in Adult Education from Auburn.[9]
Professional career
Coleman was selected by the Cleveland Browns in the 13th position of the 3rd round, the 76th overall pick (acquired from the Tennessee Titans).[10][11] On June 6, he signed a four-year contract worth about $3.13 million, which included a signing bonus worth about $788,000.[12] He missed spring training camp due to ongoing rehabilitation with his knee, joining practice only on July 30.[13]
References
- ↑ Offensive lineman Shon Coleman signs with Auburn over Alabama, Ole Miss, Miami
- ↑ Auburn's Shon Coleman has beaten leukemia, in line to start
- ↑ Faith, football carry Shon Coleman back at Auburn after battle with cancer
- ↑ Shon Coleman's battle with cancer, return to football an inspiration to Auburn teammates
- ↑ Auburn's Shon Coleman has beaten leukemia, in line to start
- ↑ Cancer survivor Shon Coleman learns to 'just live' as Auburn's new starting left tackle
- ↑ Auburn left tackle Shon Coleman declares for NFL Draft
- ↑ OT Shon Coleman announces decision to turn pro, enter 2016 NFL Draft
- ↑ "Shon Coleman". AuburnTigers.com. December 31, 2015. Retrieved April 29, 2016.
- ↑ Sinor, Wesley (April 29, 2016). "Auburn's Shon Coleman selected by Cleveland Browns in NFL Draft". AL.com. Retrieved April 29, 2016.
- ↑ "2016 NFL Draft". NFL.com. April 29, 2016. Retrieved April 29, 2016.
- ↑ Ulrich, Nate (June 7, 2016). "Browns sign third-round draft pick Shon Coleman to rookie contract". Akron Beacon. Retrieved August 28, 2016.
- ↑ Cabot, Mary Kay (July 31, 2016). "Hue Jackson's 'everything goes' period starts today: 'You're going to enjoy this'". The Plain Dealer. Retrieved August 28, 2016.