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Corey Coleman

Coleman with the Kansas City Chiefs in 2022
No. 19
Position:	Wide receiver
Personal information
Born:	(1994-07-06) July 6, 1994 (age 30) Dallas, Texas, U.S.
Height:	5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:	185 lb (84 kg)
Career information
High school:	J. J. Pearce (Richardson, Texas)
College:	Baylor (2012–2015)
NFL Draft:	2016 / Round: 1 / Pick: 15
Career history
Cleveland Browns (2016–2017) Buffalo Bills (2018)* New England Patriots (2018) New York Giants (2018–2020) Kansas City Chiefs (2022)* Philadelphia Stars (2023) Michigan Panthers (2024)*
Career highlights and awards
USFL USFL receiving yards leader (2023) USFL receptions leader (2023) All-USFL Team (2023) NCAA Fred Biletnikoff Award (2015) Unanimous All-American (2015) 2× First-team All-Big 12 (2014, 2015)
Career NFL statistics
Receptions: 61 Receiving yards: 789 Receiving touchdowns: 5
Player stats at PFR

Corey Defians Coleman (born July 6, 1994) is an American former professional football player. He was a wide receiver, which means he was a player who catches passes from the quarterback. Corey played in the National Football League (NFL) for six seasons. He played college football for the Baylor Bears, where he was recognized as a top player in 2015. The Cleveland Browns picked him in the first round of the 2016 NFL draft, which is a big event where pro teams choose new players.

Early Life and High School Sports

Corey Coleman grew up in Richardson, Texas, and went to J. J. Pearce High School. He was a fantastic athlete who played three sports: football, basketball, and track.

Football Star in High School

In high school football, Corey was amazing at running with the ball, catching passes, and returning kicks. He was named one of the best players in his area and state.

• As a sophomore, he ran for over 700 yards and scored 10 touchdowns. He also caught 19 passes for over 200 yards.
• In his junior year, he caught 69 passes for over 1,000 yards and 11 touchdowns. He also ran for over 400 yards and 13 touchdowns. He even made two interceptions while playing defense!
• During his senior year, he continued to shine, catching 69 passes for over 900 yards and 11 touchdowns. He also ran for over 500 yards and 15 touchdowns.

Overall, in his last three years of high school, Corey gained almost 4,000 all-purpose yards and scored 61 touchdowns! After high school, he was chosen to play for the U.S. Under-19 National Football Team.

Track and Field Achievements

Corey was also a very fast runner and a great jumper on the track team.

• In 2011, he finished second in the triple jump at a district meet.
• He ran the 100-meter dash in just 10.83 seconds.
• He also did well in the long jump (almost 23 feet) and high jump (over 6 feet, 6 inches).

Before his senior year, he ran a super fast 40-yard dash in 4.32 seconds at a special event for top young athletes.

Corey was considered a top-tier recruit by experts, meaning many colleges wanted him to play for their team. He decided to go to Baylor University to play college football.

College Football Career at Baylor

Corey started his college career by "redshirting" in 2012. This means he practiced with the team but didn't play in games, which allowed him to gain experience and keep an extra year of eligibility.

Key College Seasons

• 2013 (Freshman): He played in 12 games and caught 35 passes for 527 yards and two touchdowns.
• 2014 (Sophomore): He missed some games due to a hamstring injury. But when he returned, he had a huge game with 12 catches for 154 yards and a touchdown. Overall, he caught 64 passes for 1,119 yards and 11 touchdowns.
• 2015 (Junior): This was an amazing year for Corey. In one game, he set a school record by catching four touchdown passes! He finished the year with 74 catches for 1,363 yards and 20 touchdowns. He won the 2015 Fred Biletnikoff Award, which is given to the best college football receiver in the country.

After his junior year, Corey had surgery for a sports hernia, which is an injury in the groin area. A few days later, he decided to skip his final year of college and enter the 2016 NFL draft to become a professional player.

College Statistics

Here's a look at Corey's college football stats:

Professional Football Career

Corey Coleman was a highly anticipated player coming out of college.

Cleveland Browns (2016–2017)

Corey Coleman playing for the Cleveland Browns in 2016.

The Cleveland Browns picked Corey as the 15th overall player in the 2016 NFL draft. He signed a four-year contract with the team.

• In his first regular season game in September 2016, he caught two passes for 69 yards.
• In his second game, he had a great performance with five catches for 104 yards and two touchdowns.
• Unfortunately, he broke his hand during practice later that month and missed several weeks.

In 2017, Corey caught his first touchdown pass of the season in Week 1. However, in Week 2, he broke his hand again, which kept him out for a while. He returned later in the season.

Moving to Other NFL Teams (2018–2022)

Corey's time in the NFL involved playing for several teams.

• Buffalo Bills: In August 2018, he was traded to the Buffalo Bills. He was released by the Bills before the regular season started.
• New England Patriots: A few days later, he signed with the New England Patriots. He was released shortly after but then re-signed to their practice squad. A practice squad is a group of players who train with the team but are not on the main roster. They can be called up to play if needed.
• New York Giants: In October 2018, the New York Giants signed Corey to their practice squad and then moved him to their active roster. In 2019, he suffered a serious knee injury (a torn ACL) during training camp, which meant he couldn't play that season. He re-signed with the Giants in 2020 but was later released.
• Kansas City Chiefs: After not playing in 2021, Corey signed with the Kansas City Chiefs in March 2022. He was released before the season began but later re-signed to their practice squad for a short time.

United States Football League (USFL) and United Football League (UFL) (2023–2024)

Corey Coleman with the Buffalo Bills in 2018.

• Philadelphia Stars: In 2023, Corey joined the Philadelphia Stars in the USFL. He had a fantastic season, leading the entire league in receiving yards.
• Michigan Panthers: The USFL later merged with another league to form the United Football League (UFL). In January 2024, Corey was chosen by the Michigan Panthers in a special draft for the new league. However, he was released soon after.

In March 2024, Corey Coleman announced his retirement from professional football.

Professional Statistics

Here are Corey Coleman's career statistics from his time in the NFL and USFL: