Shon Coleman facts for kids
Coleman with the Cleveland Browns in 2017
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| Position: | Offensive tackle | ||||
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| Born: | November 25, 1991 Memphis, Tennessee, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | ||||
| Weight: | 310 lb (141 kg) | ||||
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| High school: | Olive Branch (Olive Branch, Mississippi) |
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| College: | Auburn (2011-2015) | ||||
| NFL Draft: | 2016 / Round: 3 / Pick: 76 | ||||
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Shon Coleman, born on November 25, 1991, is a former American football player. He played as an offensive tackle, a position that helps protect the quarterback. Shon played college football for the Auburn Tigers.
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Early Life and Overcoming Challenges
Shon Coleman was born in Memphis, Tennessee. He grew up and went to Olive Branch High School in Olive Branch, Mississippi. During his senior year, he was considered the best player in Mississippi. He was also ranked as the third best offensive lineman in the entire country.
Shon was a very talented player. He received more than 30 scholarship offers from many top colleges. He chose to commit to Auburn University in 2009. After signing with Auburn in 2010, Shon faced a big challenge. He was diagnosed with leukemia, a type of cancer. Shon bravely fought and beat leukemia. In 2014, he even announced a pick in the NFL draft. That pick was for Aaron Donald, who became a famous NFL player.
College Football Journey
Shon Coleman did not play football during his first two years at Auburn. This was because he was getting treatment for leukemia. After recovering, he started playing in 2013. He was a backup player at the left tackle position.
In 2013, Shon helped his team win the Southeastern Conference (SEC) Championship. They also made it to the 2014 BCS National Championship game. In 2014, Shon became a starter for the first time. He played very well during his junior year in 2015. He was named to the Second-team All-SEC. This made him a top player for the upcoming NFL draft. After his junior year, he decided to enter the 2016 NFL draft.
Shon also focused on his education. After the 2015 football season, he earned his Master's Degree in Adult Education from Auburn.
Professional Football Career
Joining the NFL
Before the 2016 NFL draft, experts thought Shon Coleman would be picked in the second round. Some even thought he might go in the late first round. He was invited to the NFL Scouting Combine. This is where college players show off their skills to NFL teams. Shon was still recovering from a knee injury from 2015. Because of this, he could not do all the drills. He only did the bench press, lifting 22 repetitions.
On March 7, 2016, Shon attended Auburn's Pro Day. Many scouts and representatives from NFL teams were there. They wanted to see him and other players perform. Scouts liked Shon's upper body strength and long arms. They also noted his ability to play both tackle positions. However, they had some concerns about his past medical history and his age.
Cleveland Browns
The Cleveland Browns picked Shon Coleman in the third round of the 2016 NFL draft. He was the 76th player chosen overall. He signed a four-year contract with the team. Shon missed some early training because of his knee injury. He joined practice on July 30, 2016. He started his first season as a backup player.
In 2017, Shon earned a starting spot as the right tackle. He started all 16 games for the Browns that season.
San Francisco 49ers
On August 31, 2018, Shon Coleman was traded to the San Francisco 49ers. The Browns received a seventh-round draft pick in return.
In 2019, Shon suffered a serious ankle injury during a preseason game. He had surgery for a dislocated ankle and a broken bone. This injury meant he could not play for the rest of the 2019 season. Without Shon, the 49ers made it to Super Bowl LIV. However, they lost the game to the Kansas City Chiefs.
Shon signed a new one-year contract with the 49ers on March 16, 2020. But on August 6, 2020, he decided not to play in the 2020 season. This was due to the COVID-19 pandemic. On August 31, 2021, Shon was placed on injured reserve again. He was released by the 49ers on September 10, 2021.
Indianapolis Colts and Chicago Bears
On January 4, 2022, Shon Coleman joined the Indianapolis Colts' practice squad. He signed a future contract with them on January 10, 2022. However, he was released by the Colts on May 10, 2022.
Shon then signed with the Chicago Bears on May 17, 2022. He was released by the Bears on August 30, 2022.
