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Erik Coleman

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Erik Coleman came into the league as a 5th-round selection (143rd overall) in 2004, drafted out of Washington State. His most recent season came in 2012 with DET, capping a 9-season NFL career. His 43.0 ScoutIndex Rating last season was below the DEF average, in the 39th percentile.

Size

5'10", 207#

College

Washington State

Draft

Rd 5, 143rd overall (2004)

Seasons

2004–2012

2008 ScoutIndex Rating · DEF

Methodology
66.6

86th percentile among DEFs

16 games

Splash plays×0.15+0.65
Pass rush×0.3-0.55
Ball skills×0.25+1.04
Run defense×0.2+1.64
Availability×0.1+1.14

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2012DET4311
2011DET351
2010ATL38.65
2009ATL63.116
2008ATL66.616
2007NYJ39.614
2006NYJ51.816
2005NYJ58.716
2004NYJ70.216

Career profile

Erik Coleman has appeared in 111 regular-season games across 9 NFL seasons on file, playing for 3 teams: NYJ (2004–2007), ATL (2008–2010), DET (2011–2012).

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2004: a 70.2, in the 89th percentile among DEFs that year.

2008 splits

regular season

2008 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonARI——
Week 1DET—58.8
Week 2TB—38.8
Week 3KC—98.4
Week 4CAR—56.5
Week 5GB—45.8
Week 6CHI—43.1
Week 8PHI—62.7
Week 9LV—67.3
Week 10NO—97
Week 11DEN—49.5
Week 12CAR—56.5
Week 13LAC—48.6
Week 14NO—46.6
Week 15TB—45.6
Week 16MIN—49.7
Week 17LAR—50.9

Erik Coleman — common questions

What position does Erik Coleman play?
Erik Coleman is listed as an S.
Which teams has Erik Coleman played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Erik Coleman has played for NYJ (2004–2007), ATL (2008–2010), DET (2011–2012).
Where did Erik Coleman go to college?
Erik Coleman played college football at Washington State.
When was Erik Coleman drafted?
Erik Coleman was selected in round 5, 143rd overall, of the 2004 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Erik Coleman scored?
Erik Coleman has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Erik Coleman's ScoutIndex Rating?
Erik Coleman rated 43.0 for 2012, the 39th percentile among DEFs. Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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Top teammates, last season on file

Drafted in round 5, 2004

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