Hoosiers at The Next Level: Tevin Coleman, RB, Atlanta Falcons

Hoosiers at The Next Level: Tevin Coleman, RB, Atlanta Falcons

Written By Evan McShane (@veryreasonable)

Tevin Coleman | Atlanta Falcons | RB

Former Indiana running back Tevin Coleman cemented his legendary Hoosier status after a historic junior campaign. Indiana signed Coleman out of Oak Forest High School just outside of Chicago. He was a consensus three-star recruit and the 39th best running back of the 2012 class per 247 Sports. Coleman was a first team all-state selection his senior year of high school where he ran for 949 yards, scored 13 touchdowns, played cornerback, and returned kicks. Coleman was also a decorated track star, placing second in Illinois’ high school track and field state championships. He placed fourth in the hundred-meter dash wish a time of 10.86. His breakaway speed and elite athleticism would eventually propel Tevin Coleman into the college football record books.

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2016 NFL Draft Recap: Where Did Former Hoosiers Land?

2016 NFL Draft Recap: Where Did Former Hoosiers Land?

As the 2016 NFL Draft comes to a close, Hoosier Nation could not be more proud with the results. With three players drafted by NFL teams, this marks the most drafted players since 2010. So far, four more players have received contracts as undrafted free agents, making for a total of seven IU football players that will appear in NFL mini camps this year. 

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Tevin Coleman Named IU's Athlete of the Year

Tevin Coleman Named IU's Athlete of the Year

Tevin Coleman's 2014 season has garnered him a plethoria of accolades, including being named a finalist for the Doak Walker Award and finishing seventh in the Heisman vote, while landing him in position to battle for the starting job for the Atlanta Falcons in the fall. On Monday afternoon Indiana University announced that Coleman had won their award for Male Athlete of the Year.

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Tevin Coleman selected by Falcons

Tevin Coleman selected by Falcons

Written By: Nick Holmes (@HoosierHolmes)

Former Hoosier running back Tevin Coleman was selected with the 73rd overall draft pick on Friday evening by the Atlanta Falcons. Coleman joins former Indiana wide receiver Cody Latimer as the team’s second, day two selection in as many years, as Latimer was drafted in the second round in 2014 by the Denver Broncos.

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