Drew Coleman
CB
| Height: | 5'9" |
| Weight: | 175 lbs |
| Age: | 25 |
| Years in NFL: | 3 |
| College: | Texas Christian |
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
■ Recorded first career INT off of John Beck in Game 12 at MIA.
■ Started four games at CB in his rookie season, becoming the first Jets rookie to start games at corner since Jamie Henderson in 2001.
■ Combined with D’Brickashaw Ferguson, Nick Mangold, Leon Washington and Brad Smith for 47 starts by 2006 rookie class.
SEASON BY SEASON
2007 (JETS) Broke up a pass on defense and made a tackle in kick coverage in Game 16 vs. KC. ... Had two solo tackles on defense, two more on ST, and made first career INT in Game 12 at MIA. ... Tackled Patriots holder Matt Cassel on botched second-quarter FG attempt in season opener vs. NE ... Inactive for Games 2, 4, 6, 8 and 9.
2006 (JETS) Recorded two tackles on defense and another on ST in AFC Wild Card Playoff Game loss at NE. ... In second start, had seven tackles and one PD in Week 6 win vs. MIA. … Made first start of career and recorded a PD in Week 5 loss at JAX. … Credited with two tackles on defense, another on ST and was named Jets Special Teams Player of the Week for Week 3 win at BUF.
CAREER TRANSACTIONS
■ Selected by Jets in sixth round (189th overall) of 2006 NFL Draft.
BEFORE THE NFL
■ After transferring from Trinity Valley Community College following 2003 season, played his final two seasons at TCU, where he posted 49 tackles and five INTs for Horned Frogs.
■ Played in 12 games as senior and recorded 36 tackles, four INTs, eight PD, two FR, two KR for 29 yards and five PR for 32 yards.
■ At TVCC, was named 2002 Southwest Junior College Football Conference Offensive Player of the Year after he rushed 29 times for 223 yards and two TDs, caught 26 passes for 534 yards and six TDs, had 11 KR for 260 yards and helped Cardinals to 10-2 record and victory in Heart of Texas Bowl.
■ Graduate of Henderson (Texas) HS after being named The Daily News Rusk County Football Player of the Year in 2000.
OFF THE FIELD
■ Attended private viewing of movie "Invincible" with 200 students from Generation Jets Academy in conjunction with New York Mercantile Exchange Charitable Foundation and National Communications Group.
■ Helped make improvements to entrance of Roy Wilkins Park in Flushing, Queens, as part of United Way Hometown Huddle 10/10/06.
■ Attended United Way Gridiron Gala 4/11/07 to help celebrate NFL’s 30-year partnership with United Way.
■ Majored in speech communication at TCU.
■ Son, Kaylon.
