Kurt Coleman is an American football safety for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League . He was drafted by the Eagles in the seventh round of the 2010 NFL Draft. He played college football at Ohio State. Coleman graduated from Northmont High School in Clayton, Ohio in 2006. He was ranked 14th at the position of cornerback according to scout.com for 2006. Coleman played college football at Ohio State. At a spring practice during his freshman year, Coleman tackled wide receiver Tyson Gentry. Gentry became paralyzed. Coleman almost quit the football team before Gentry forgave... him during a hospital visit. In 2009, Coleman made 68 tackles, five interceptions and three forced fumbles. He earned first-team All-American honors by Sporting News and first-team All-Big Ten honors. Coleman was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the seventh round of the 2010 NFL Draft. He was signed to a four-year contract on June 3, 2010. On September 2, 2010, in the Eagles' final preseason game against the New York Jets, Coleman returned two fumbles for touchdowns .
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| Birthdate: | July 1, 1988 |
| Birthplace: | Clayton, Ohio |
| Age: | 23 |
| Height: | 5' 11" |
| Weight: | 195 lbs. |
| All Positions Played: | Safety |
| Education: | Northmont High School, Ohio State University |