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Rod Coleman (American football)

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Height:
  
6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)

Name
  
Roderick Coleman

Weight
  
129 kg

Positions
  
Tackle

College:
  
East Carolina

Role
  
American football player

Education
  
East Carolina University

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Date of birth:
  
(1976-08-16) August 16, 1976 (age 39)

Place of birth:
  
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

High school:
  
Philadelphia (PA) Simon Gratz

NFL draft:
  
1999 / Round: 5 / Pick: 153

Roderick Dwayne Coleman (born August 16, 1976) is a former American football defensive tackle who played nine seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at East Carolina University. He was drafted by the Oakland Raiders in the fifth round of the 1999 NFL Draft, and has also played for the NFL's Atlanta Falcons and New Orleans Saints.

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Early years

Coleman attended Simon Gratz High School in Philadelphia, where he won varsity letters in football and track and field and was an honor student.

College career

Coleman played for the East Carolina Pirates football team while playing for the East Carolina University. He is the school's career, single-season, and single-game leader in sacks.

Oakland Raiders

Coleman played for the Oakland Raiders from 1999–2003.

Atlanta Falcons

Coleman signed with the Atlanta Falcons for the 2004 season and played for them until 2007. On February 15, 2008 the Falcons released him.

New Orleans Saints

After sitting out the 2008 season recovering from injuries, Coleman was signed by the New Orleans Saints to a one-year contract on March 27, 2009. He was waived on August 31.

References

Rod Coleman (American football) Wikipedia