Shon Coleman

Shon Coleman
No. 72Cleveland Browns
Position: Offensive tackle
Personal information
Date of birth: (1991-11-25) November 25, 1991
Place of birth: Memphis, Tennessee
Height: 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Weight: 310 lb (141 kg)
Career information
High school: Olive Branch (MS)
College: Auburn
NFL Draft: 2016 / Round: 3 / Pick: 76
Career history
Roster status: Active
Career NFL statistics
Player stats at NFL.com

Shon Coleman (born November 25, 1991) is an American football offensive tackle for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Auburn.

Early years

Coleman attended Olive Branch High School in Olive Branch, Mississippi. He committed to Auburn University to play college football.[1] A few months after signing with Auburn, Coleman was diagnosed with leukemia.[2]

College career

Coleman did not play his first two years at Auburn (2011, 2012) as he was undergoing treatment for the leukemia.[3][4] He earned his first playing time in 2013 as the backup left tackle to Greg Robinson. In 2014, Coleman became a starter for the first time.[5][6] After his junior year in 2015, he entered the 2016 NFL Draft.[7][8]

At the conclusion of the 2015 football season, Coleman received his Master's Degree in Adult Education from Auburn.[9]

Professional career

Coleman was selected by the Cleveland Browns in the 13th position of the 3rd round, the 76th overall pick (acquired from the Tennessee Titans).[10][11] On June 6, he signed a four-year contract worth about $3.13 million, which included a signing bonus worth about $788,000.[12] He missed spring training camp due to ongoing rehabilitation with his knee, joining practice only on July 30.[13]

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