Buckeye Bits: up-and-coming young defender with ability to contribute in a number of roles … explosive hitter who packs a punch … played well this spring at middle linebacker, sharing time with Austin Spitler … will contend for a starting role
2008 (Sophomore): versatile contributor on the special units … 21 tackles for the season … three tackles against Minnesota … 7-yard interception at Michigan State … five tackles at Northwestern … recorded three tackles at Illinois … special teams dog tags: Michigan State, Northwestern … second-year letterman
2007 (Freshman): true freshman was an impact player on special teams, playing on three of those units …18 tackles for the season … team-high seven tackles and a sack against Kent State … special units player of week: Northwestern … scout team workhorse: Akron … special teams dog tags: Akron, Northwestern, Michigan State … first-year letterman
High School: twice named all-state … only two-time winner of the Naples Daily News Broxson Trophy, given to the best football player in South Lee and Collier counties … finished senior season with 125 tackles to go along with 902 yards rushing and 17 touchdowns from the fullback position … voted 2005 area Defensive Player of the Year … key contributor on Immokalee’s 2004 Class 2A state championship team … Florida Athletic Coaches Association North/South All-Star game … anchored a defense that set school records for fewest points allowed (36) and most shutouts (6) in a season … collected 158 tackles as a junior to go along with 548 yards rushing and eight touchdowns on 70 carries … two-time team captain
Personal: son of Arthur and Sandra Coleman … has five siblings … cousin of Arizona Cardinal Antrel Rolle … brother William played football at Illinois State … an education major