Tevin Coleman is described as electrifying when he’s on the court, playing the game he knows best. The National Football League (NFL) Atlanta Falcons football running back was chosen for the 2015 NFL Draft after maintaining an impressive record while playing college football at Indiana 2012 to 2014.
Before football, Tevin Coleman was a 100-meter sprinter and long jumper; He was considered one of the best in Illinois State as a high school student, but he chose to settle for football and he certainly excelled at it. Coleman became the 18th player in NCAA FBS Division 1 history to reach 2,000 rushing yards in a season. As impressive as it sounds, ‘Rock’, as it’s affectionately known, is more than just the sport.
Biography of Tevin Coleman
Tevin Coleman was born on April 16, 1993 in Tinley Park, Illinois to Liberian parents Wister and Adlevia Coleman. Growing up in the city, he attended Bethlehem Temple Baptist Church where he sang in the church choir.
The story behind his nickname “Rock” him by his father, touches on the miracle of his birth. The story goes that Coleman was born prematurely, 10 weeks early, and weighed only around 3 pounds, too small to fit in the palm of his hand. Doctors said he had only a 20% chance of survival, but he pulled through and survived to the amazement of many. He also pursued a busy life and became the unexpected. an athlete.
Although baseball would be his first love, he was largely influenced by the park near his home, where teenagers wore helmets and shoulder pads, and indulged in their own version of the American pastime.
He completed his high school education at Oak Forest High School in Oak Forest, Illinois, where he actively participated in sports. He was on the school track team, as a jumper and sprinter. He was among the top 100-meter sprinters and long jumpers in Illinois State. In his senior year at Oak Forest, Tevin Coleman had 1,200 yards and 18 touchdowns.
Career
Coming out of high school, Coleman chose Indiana over scholarship offers from Georgia Tech, Minnesota, and Michigan, in part because he wanted to stay close to home. Ranked No. 37 as a national running back in 2012, he began playing college football as a proper freshman for Indiana University. While with Indiana Hossier, Coleman played in 12 games with two starts and had 225 yards on 51 attempts. a touchdown; 566 yards on the return.
A sophomore in 2013, he played just 9 games and missed three after sustaining a sprained ankle; He finished the year with 958 rushing yards on 131 carries and 12 touchdowns. On November 25, 2014, Coleman was named, along with defensemen Melvin Gordon (Wisconsin) and Ameer Abdullah (Nebraska), one of three finalists for the Doak Walker Awards.
During his junior season in 2014, he finished with 2,036 yards, making him the 18th player in NCAA FBS Division 1 history to reach 2,000 rushing yards in a season. The score also broke the school’s single-season record originally held by former professional football player, Vaughn Dunbar.
On December 29, 2014, Coleman announced his decision to skip the senior season and enter the 2015 NFL Draft. He started his professional career in 2015 after signing a four-year contract with the Atlanta Falcons worth $3.2 with a signing bonus of $745,244. So far, he’s been a trailblazer in the game, playing a total of 40 games, totaling 1,540 yards. with 14 touchdowns; 5 forced fumbles and only 3 losses. His touchdown reception in the 34–23 win over the Green Bay Packers in 2017 was the first touchdown to be received in the new stadium’s history.
Private life
In November 2017, Coleman became the father of a series of adorable twins. a boy and a girl. The children were delivered by his girlfriend, Ahkeilah Murib, who he has been with for a long time.
Is he deaf?
There’s no question about Tevin Coleman, however, speculation abounds as he shares the same last name as Derrick Coleman, the NFL’s first deaf offensive player with the Atlanta Falcons. It’s unclear if the two are related and given that neither of them have seen fit to address the speculation, it’s safe to assume they aren’t unless said otherwise. .
Body measurements
Height: 5’11”
Weight: 206lbs Arm
Strength: 32”
Hands: 8 5/8″
Strength: Coleman has a dangerous cut and can instantly change gaps to get past linebackers, according to the NFL. With his fluid and flexible lower body, he can naturally change direction without slowing down; Plus, it stays straight on the line, ready to hit the turbo. He is also described as a violent finisher who can hunker down and throw a heavy forearm into his tackler without giving in. His speed is so fast that linebackers and guards often fall at bad angles, resulting in long touchdowns.
It’s a fact that half of his 28 career touchdowns have been over 43 yards and 8 have been over 64 yards.
Weakness: This weakness has some slight buffs, such as learning when to stay in play and having the patience to allow narrow leads to be established.