Erik Coleman facts for kids
Coleman with the Atlanta Falcons in 2009
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| Position: | Safety | ||||||||||
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| Born: | May 6, 1982 Sacramento, California, U.S. |
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| Height: | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | ||||||||||
| Weight: | 207 lb (94 kg) | ||||||||||
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| College: | Washington State | ||||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 2004 / Round: 5 / Pick: 143 | ||||||||||
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Erik James Coleman (born May 6, 1982) is a former American football player. He played as a safety in the National Football League (NFL). Erik was chosen by the New York Jets in the 2004 NFL Draft. He also played for the Atlanta Falcons and Detroit Lions during his career. Before joining the NFL, he played college football at Washington State University.
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Erik Coleman's College Football Journey
Erik Coleman played college football for Washington State. While there, he studied communications. His time in college helped prepare him for a professional football career.
Erik Coleman's NFL Career
Playing for the New York Jets
The New York Jets picked Erik Coleman in the fifth round of the 2004 NFL Draft. He quickly became an important player for the Jets' defense. He even made interceptions in his first two NFL games. Erik was known for playing very well, especially for a player with a lower salary. In 2005, he made a career-high 14 tackles in one game against the Buffalo Bills. Before the 2006 season, he had an appendectomy, which is a surgery to remove the appendix. This surgery affected his performance that year. During his time with the Jets, he started in 45 out of 48 regular season games.
Time with the Atlanta Falcons
On March 1, 2008, Erik Coleman joined the Atlanta Falcons. In the 2008 season, he had a great year. He made 95 total tackles, blocked 6 passes, and caught three interceptions. Those three interceptions were the most on the Falcons team that year. He was released from the Falcons on February 9, 2011.
Joining the Detroit Lions
After leaving the Falcons, Erik Coleman signed a one-year contract with the Detroit Lions on February 18, 2011. He played for the Lions until he was released on December 4, 2012.
After His NFL Playing Career
Working in Sports Media
After retiring from playing football in 2013, Erik Coleman started a new career in sports media. He joined the SNY team. Erik uses his experience as a former player to talk about sports on TV. He reports on games for shows like "Jets Post Game Live!" and "Jets Extra Point." He also appears as a sports expert on many other TV and radio programs.
Radio Host Role
Besides his TV work, Erik Coleman has also been a radio host. He started as an analyst for Stony Brook University's football radio team in 2015. More recently, he became a host on Sirius XM's Channel 88. On this show, he discusses NFL games and talks with fans.
Helping Others: Philanthropy
Erik Coleman is also known for his charity work. He is a mentor for the My Brother's Keeper Mentorship Program. He supports many important causes, including helping children with cancer, people with brain injuries, and those with sickle cell anemia. Erik is also a special ambassador for The THRIVE Network, an organization that helps people with disabilities.
See also
In Spanish: Erik Coleman para niños
