Shon Coleman

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Shon Coleman
Offensive tackle
NFL draft:2016 / Round: 3 / Pick: 76
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Games played:23
Games started:16
Player stats at NFL.com

Shon Coleman (born November 25, 1991) is an

offensive tackle who is a free agent. He played college football at Auburn
.

Early years

Born in

NFL Defensive Player of the Year recipient, Aaron Donald
.

College career

Coleman did not play his first two years at Auburn (2011, 2012) as he was undergoing treatment for the leukemia.

2016 NFL Draft.[6][7]

At the conclusion of the 2015 football season, Coleman received his

Master's Degree in Adult Education from Auburn.[8]

Professional career

Pre-draft

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span Bench press
6 ft 5+1⁄2 in
(1.97 m) 		307 lb
(139 kg) 		35+1⁄8 in
(0.89 m) 		10+5⁄8 in
(0.27 m)		 22 reps
All values from
NFL Combine[9][10]

Entering the 2016 NFL Draft, some analysts had Coleman projected to be drafted in the second round and some mock drafts by NFL analysts had him going in the late first or early second round. He was rated the eighth best offensive lineman by NFLDraftScout.com and was invited to participate at the

Duke Williams, and Blake Countess. Representatives and scouts from all 32 NFL teams - except the Arizona Cardinals - showed up, including Bill Belichick and Doug Whaley.[12] His positive attributes were his upper body strength, long arms, above average playing strength, versatility playing both tackle positions, strong hands, and run blocking abilities. The only concerns among scouts and teams were his past medical issues, his age as a 25-year old rookie, a wide base effecting balance, blocking technique, and inconsistent footwork.[13]

Cleveland Browns

The

2016 NFL Draft.[14][15] On June 6, he signed a four-year contract worth about $3.13 million, which included a signing bonus worth about $788,000.[16] He missed spring training camp due to ongoing rehabilitation with his knee, joining practice only on July 30.[17] Coleman began the regular season as the backup right tackle to Austin Pasztor
.

In 2017, Coleman earned the starting right tackle job, starting all 16 games.

San Francisco 49ers

Coleman was traded to the

2019 NFL Draft.[18]

In the first preseason game of 2019, Coleman suffered an ankle injury and underwent surgery to repair a dislocated ankle and fractured fibula.

injured reserve on August 12, 2019, ending his season. Without Coleman, the 49ers reached Super Bowl LIV, but they lost 31–20 to the Kansas City Chiefs
.

Coleman re-signed with the 49ers on a one-year contract on March 16, 2020.[20] On August 6, 2020, Coleman announced he would opt out of the 2020 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[21]

On August 31, 2021, Coleman was placed on injured reserve.[22] He was released on September 10, 2021.

Indianapolis Colts

On January 4, 2022, Coleman was signed to the practice squad of the Indianapolis Colts.[23] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 10, 2022.[24] He was released on May 10, 2022.[25]

Chicago Bears

On May 17, 2022, Coleman signed with the Chicago Bears.[26] He was released on August 30, 2022.[27]

References

  1. ^ "Offensive lineman Shon Coleman signs with Auburn over Alabama, Ole Miss, Miami". February 3, 2010.
  2. ^
    NFL.com
    .
  3. ^ "Faith, football carry Shon Coleman back at Auburn after battle with cancer". September 6, 2012.
  4. ^ "Shon Coleman's battle with cancer, return to football an inspiration to Auburn teammates". April 12, 2012.
  5. ^ "Cancer survivor Shon Coleman learns to 'just live' as Auburn's new starting left tackle". August 29, 2014.
  6. ^ "Auburn left tackle Shon Coleman declares for NFL Draft". January 7, 2016.
  7. ^ "OT Shon Coleman announces decision to turn pro, enter 2016 NFL Draft - FOX Sports". January 6, 2016.
  8. ^ "Shon Coleman". AuburnTigers.com. December 31, 2015. Retrieved April 29, 2016.
  9. ^ "Shon Coleman Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved February 9, 2022.
  10. ^ "Shon Coleman, Auburn, OT, 2016 NFL Draft Scout, NCAA College Football". draftscout.com. Retrieved February 9, 2022.
  11. ^ "Shown Coleman, DS #8 OT, Auburn: 2016 NFL Draft". nfldraftscout.com. Retrieved December 7, 2016.
  12. ^ Gil Brandt (March 7, 2016). "Bill Belichick among NFL dignitaries to attend Auburn's Pro Day". NFL.com. Retrieved December 7, 2016.
  13. ^ "NFL Draft Profile: Shon Coleman". NFL.com. Retrieved December 7, 2016.
  14. ^ Sinor, Wesley (April 29, 2016). "Auburn's Shon Coleman selected by Cleveland Browns in NFL Draft". AL.com. Retrieved April 29, 2016.
  15. ^ "2016 NFL Draft". NFL.com. April 29, 2016. Retrieved April 29, 2016.
  16. ^ Ulrich, Nate (June 7, 2016). "Browns sign third-round draft pick Shon Coleman to rookie contract". Akron Beacon. Retrieved August 28, 2016.
  17. ^ 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.
  18. ^ Gribble, Andrew (August 31, 2018). "Browns trade OL Shon Coleman to 49ers". ClevelandBrowns.com.
  19. ^ Alper, Josh (August 11, 2019). "Shon Coleman had surgery to repair fractured fibula, dislocated ankle". Pro Football Talk. NBC Sports.
  20. ^ "49ers Sign T Shon Coleman to One-year Extension". 49ers.com. March 16, 2020. Retrieved March 16, 2020.
  21. ^ Smith, Michael David (August 6, 2020). "49ers' Shon Coleman opts out of 2020". Pro Football Talk. NBC Sports.
  22. ^ "49ers Announce Initial 53-Man Roster Ahead of NFL Deadline". 49ers.com. August 31, 2021.
  23. ^ "Colts Sign T Shon Coleman To Practice Squad". Colts.com. January 4, 2022.
  24. ^ "Colts Sign 14 Players To Reserve/Future Contracts". Colts.com. January 10, 2022.
  25. ^ "Colts Sign T Dennis Kelly; Release LB Malik Jefferson, T Shon Coleman; Waive TE Farrod Green, TE Eli Wolf". Colts.com. May 10, 2022.
  26. ^ Mayer, Larry (May 17, 2022). "Roster Moves: Bears add Coleman, cut Winslow". ChicagoBears.com.
  27. ^ Mayer, Larry (August 30, 2022). "Roster Moves: Bears reach NFL's 53-man roster limit". ChicagoBears.com.

External links

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