Keon Coleman is an American football wide receiver for the Buffalo Bills as of the 2024 NFL season. He was chosen by the Bills in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft. Earlier, the Bills held the 28th pick in the first round but traded it down a few spots.. According to Spotrac, he signed a four-year rookie contract with the team in 2024, worth $10 million.
Coleman decided to attend Michigan State University to play collegiate basketball and football in 2021. Coleman made ten appearances in his first season, recording seven receptions for 50 yards and a touchdown. During the 2022 season, he recorded 58 receptions for 798 yards and scored seven touchdowns. After transferring to Florida State University in 2023, Coleman caught 50 passes for 658 yards and 11 touchdowns while starting all 12 games (via Sports Reference). He received Third-team All-Big Ten and First-team All-ACC honors in 2022 and 2023 respectively. Coleman played basketball and football in high school at Opelousas Catholic School in Louisiana prior to going to college.
What is Keon Coleman's number?
Coleman wears jersey number 0 for the Buffalo Bills in the NFL.
Throughout his football career, Coleman's jersey number has changed a few times. Coleman first adopted the newly permitted jersey number for non-linemen in NCAA football at Michigan State by donning 0. He moved to number 4 for the 2023 season after transferring to Florida State. Coleman took advantage of the NFL's recent rule change permitting players to wear the number when he was drafted by the Buffalo Bills in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft and went back to wearing his iconic number 0.
FAQs about Keon Coleman
A. Keon Coleman attended Opelousas Catholic School.
A. Keon Coleman was born Opelousas, Louisiana, U.S.
A. Keon Coleman was selected by the Buffalo Bills with the 33rd overall pick in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft.
A. Keon Coleman plays as a wide receiver in the NFL.
