Antonio Coleman Explained

Antonio Coleman
Number:	59, 90, 94, 92
Position:	Defensive end
Birth Date:	1 September 1986
Birth Place:	Mobile, Alabama, U.S.
Height Ft:	6
Height In:	2
Weight Lbs:	255
High School:	Williamson (Mobile, Alabama)
College:	Auburn
Undraftedyear:	2010
Pastteams:	Buffalo Bills New York Giants * Buffalo Bills * Arizona Cardinals Sacramento Mountain Lions Saskatchewan Roughriders Hamilton Tiger-Cats (–)
Highlights:	2× First-team All-SEC (2008, 2009)
Statlabel1:	Total tackles
Statvalue1:	16

Antonio Coleman (born September 1, 1986) is a former American football defensive end. He used to play for the Sacramento Mountain Lions of the United Football League (UFL). He used to be a member of the Optimist branch of the Boys & Girls Clubs of South Alabama. He attended Auburn University. Coleman was named to the Associated Press All-Southeastern Conference football first-team in 2008^[1] and was considered one of the top outside linebacker prospects for the 2010 NFL draft.^[2] He has been a member of the New York Giants.

College career

Coleman led Auburn with six sacks and 10.5 tackles for loss in 2008. He finished the season with 46 tackles (29 solo, 17 assists) and had a team-high 13 quarterback hurries, as well as a forced fumble and a pass break-up. He was named the SEC's Defensive Lineman of the Week following Auburn's 14-12 victory over Tennessee September 27 after completing four tackles including a sack and 1.6 tackles for loss.

Coleman was named to the ESPN.com 2009 preseason All-SEC first-team.^[3] Despite having a cast on his right hand the first 7 weeks of the season, Coleman still finished as the best pass rusher in the SEC,^[4] finishing the 2009 season ranked 1st in sacks^[5] and 2nd in tackles for loss.^[6]

Professional career

Buffalo Bills

Coleman was signed as an undrafted rookie free agent by the Buffalo Bills on April 25, 2010. He was waived by the team on September 3, 2011.

New York Giants

On September 28, Coleman was signed to the New York Giants' practice squad.

Return to Buffalo

The Buffalo Bills signed Coleman off of the Giants' practice squad on October 25 after a season-ending injury to Shawne Merriman. He was released on December 17, 2011.^[7]

Saskatchewan Roughriders

On April 29, 2013, he signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League (CFL).^[8]

Hamilton Tiger-Cats

He signed with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the CFL on May 31, 2014.^[9]

External links

• Hamilton Tiger-Cats bio
• Auburn Tigers bio
• Sacramento Mountain Lions bio

Notes and References

1. Web site: Coleman, Marks Named To Associated Press All-SEC Team . December 8, 2008 . https://web.archive.org/web/20081218013738/http://auburntigers.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/120808aaa.html . December 18, 2008 . dead .
2. News: Frank . Cooney . Who's next? Looking ahead to the best of the 2010 draft class . . May 11, 2009 .
3. News: Chris . Low . ESPN.com's preseason All-SEC team . . August 14, 2009 .
4. Web site: AU FOOTBALL: Coleman has season to remember | Opelika-Auburn News . www2.oanow.com . 22 May 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20091229182457/http://www2.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/au_football_coleman_has_season_to_remember/118066 . 29 December 2009 . dead.
5. Web site: Bowl Subdivision (FBS) National Player Report Pass Sacks . ncaa.org . 17 August 2023.
6. Web site: Bowl Subdivision (FBS) National Player Report Tackles for Loss . ncaa.org . 17 August 2023.
7. Web site: Gaughan. Mark. Bills Sign DE, cut Coleman. Buffalo News. December 17, 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20130429161115/http://blogs.buffalonews.com/billboard/2011/12/bills-sign-de-cut-coleman.html. April 29, 2013. dead. mdy-all.
8. Web site: RIDERS TRANSACTIONS . May 5, 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130430215036/http://riderville.com/article/riders-transactions-20130429122448 . April 30, 2013 . dead . mdy-all .
9. Web site: Antonio Coleman . https://archive.today/20140907232755/http://www.ticats.ca/roster/show/id/5929 . dead . September 7, 2014 . ticats.ca . September 7, 2014 .