Erik Coleman

New York Jets 143rd pick

S ·

Washington State · 2004–2012

123

Games

466

Solo Tackles

Sacks

Interceptions

Erik Coleman is a former safety out of Washington State, selected by the New York Jets with the 143rd overall pick (round 5) in the 2004 NFL Draft. He played 123 regular-season games from 2004 to 2012, with the New York Jets, Atlanta Falcons and Detroit Lions.

Draft Details

Year

2004

Round

Round 5

Pick

143rd overall

Team

New York Jets

Position

College

Washington State

Erik Coleman Career Stats

Primary starter for 6 seasons.
Ranks 10th in the 2004 draft class in solo tackles (466).

Defense

Season	Team	G	Solo	Ast	Sacks	QB Hits	INT	PD	FF
2004	NYJ	16	54	27	2	0	4	12	0
2005	NYJ	16	59	37	0	0	2	7	0
2006	NYJ	16	45	31	0	1	1	4	0
2007	NYJ	14	21	22	0	0	0	0	0
2008	ATL	16	60	15	0	1	3	6	2
2009	ATL	16	71	34	0	0	0	5	2
2010	ATL	5	11	5	0	0	0	0	0
2011	DET	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	0
2012	DET	11	28	15	0	2	1	3	0
Career		111	351	186	2	4	11	37	4

G = games with at least one recorded statistic; the career games total in the summary above includes every game played.

Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026

NFL Combine Results

Height

5-10

Weight

200 lbs

40-Yard Dash

4.64s

Bench Press

16 reps

Vertical Jump

35.5"

Broad Jump

117"

3-Cone Drill

7.03s

Shuttle

4.14s

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