Erik Coleman
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Career Summary
Erik Coleman was an NFL safety who played nine seasons after Washington State.
Coleman played nine NFL seasons as a safety. He appeared for the Jets, Falcons and Lions after playing college football at Washington State.
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College Career
Coleman played at Washington State from 2000 through 2003.
Coleman played for Washington State from 2000 through 2003. He remains listed in the Cougars record book with 12 career interceptions.
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NFL Career
Coleman appeared in 123 NFL games with 89 starts.
Coleman played 123 NFL games and made 89 starts. He played four years with the Jets, three with Atlanta and two with Detroit.
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Career Accomplishments
Coleman totaled 527 tackles, 11 interceptions and four forced fumbles in the NFL.
Coleman recorded 527 total tackles, 11 interceptions and four forced fumbles during his NFL career. His rookie season included four interceptions and two sacks.
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Playing Style
Coleman combined tackling production with ball skills in the secondary.
Coleman finished with 38 passes defensed and 11 interceptions. He recorded more than 100 tackles in each of his first three NFL seasons.
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Legacy
Coleman's Washington State interception total places him among the program's leaders.
Washington State's record book lists Coleman with 12 interceptions from 2000 through 2003.
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