Kenyon Coleman

Infobox NFLactive


currentteam=New York Jets
currentnumber=93
currentposition=Defensive end
birthdate=birth date and age|1979|4|10
birthplace=Fontana, California
heightft=6
heightin=5
weight=295
debutyear=2002
debutteam=Oakland Raiders
college=UCLA
draftyear=2002
draftround=5
draftpick=147
pastteams=
* Oakland Raiders (2002)
* Dallas Cowboys (2003–2006)
* New York Jets (2007-present)
nfl=COL295058

Kenyon Octavia Coleman (born April 10, 1979 in Fontana, California) is an American football defensive end for the New York Jets of the NFL. He was selected with the 12th pick of the fifth round of the 2002 NFL Draft out of the University of California, Los Angeles by the Oakland Raiders. On March 6, 2007, the Jets signed Coleman to a contract, reportedly worth $20M over 5 years.

College career

Coleman attended the University of California, Los Angeles. During his college career he made 138 tackles and 16.5 sacks. He majored in philosophy.

Measurables

* 4.94 40 Yard Dash
* 32 Reps of 225

NFL career

Coleman was selected by the Oakland Raiders in the fifth round (147th overall) of the 2002 NFL Draft. He made his debut in the NFL against the Buffalo Bills in week 5. On 31st August 2003, the Dallas Cowboys acquired him via a trade with the Oakland Raiders. He spent four season there making 68 tackles and 6.5 sacks. On 6th March 2007 he was signed by the New York Jets as an unrestricted free agent. He led the league in tackles as a defensive end with 83 in 2007.

External links

* [http://www.newyorkjets.com/team/player/1221-kenyon-coleman Jets Player Profile]