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 on May 6, 1982, is a former American football player. He was 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. Before going pro, he played college football at Washington State University.
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College Football Career
Erik Coleman played college football at Washington State. He studied communications while he was there.
Professional Football Career
Erik Coleman played for three different teams during his time in the NFL. He was known for being a strong defender.
Playing for the New York Jets
The New York Jets picked Erik Coleman in the fifth round of the 2004 NFL draft. This was the 143rd pick overall. He quickly became an important player for the Jets. He even made interceptions in his first two NFL games.
In 2005, during a game against the Buffalo Bills, he made a career-high 14 tackles. Erik played in 48 regular season games for the Jets. He started in 45 of those games.
Playing for the Atlanta Falcons
On March 1, 2008, Erik Coleman joined the Atlanta Falcons. In his first season with the Falcons (2008), he had 95 total tackles. He also deflected 6 passes and made three interceptions. His three interceptions were the most on the Falcons team that year.
Erik played for the Falcons until February 2011.
Playing for the Detroit Lions
On February 18, 2011, Erik Coleman signed a one-year contract with the Detroit Lions. He played for the Lions until December 2012, when his time with the team ended.
Life After the NFL
After retiring from playing football in 2013, Erik Coleman started a new career in sports media.
Working in TV Sports
Erik joined the SNY team after his football career. He uses his experience as a 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 commentator on many other sports shows. These include programs on Fox, ABC, CBS, ESPN Radio, and WFAN.
Working in Radio Sports
Erik also became a radio host. In 2015, he started as an analyst for Stony Brook University's football radio team. More recently, he joined Sirius XM. He hosts a show on Channel 88 where he discusses plays of the week. He also talks with fans about football.
Helping Others (Philanthropy)
Erik Coleman cares a lot about helping people. He is a mentor for the My Brother's Keeper Mentorship Program. He also supports many important causes. These include helping children with cancer and people with brain injuries. He also supports those with sickle cell anemia. Erik is also an ambassador for The THRIVE Network. This group helps people with disabilities.
See also
In Spanish: Erik Coleman para niños
