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Monte Coleman is a former linebacker out of Central Arkansas, selected by the Washington Commanders with the 289th overall pick (round 11) in the 1979 NFL Draft. His pro career included stints with the Washington Redskins, Arkansas–Pine Bluff, Arkansas–Pine Bluff and Arkansas–Pine Bluff.
Draft Details
Year
Round
Round 11
Pick
289th overall
Position
College
Monte Coleman Career Stats
- 3× Super Bowl champion (XVII, XXII, XXVI)
- NFL combined tackles leader (1980)
- 80 Greatest Redskins
- Washington Commanders Ring of Fame
- Southwestern Athletic Conference champion (2012)
Career Totals
| Tackles | Sacks | Interceptions |
|---|---|---|
| 1,002 | 49.5 | 17 |
Career History
- Washington Redskins (1979–1994)
- Arkansas–Pine Bluff (2003–2005; LB)
- Arkansas–Pine Bluff (2006–2007; DC)
- Arkansas–Pine Bluff (2008–2017; HC)
Born: Pine Bluff, Arkansas, U.S. · Height: 6-2 · Weight: 242 lb
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| Rd | Pick | Team | Player | Pos | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 |  BUF |
 Tom Cousineau |
LB |  Ohio State |
| 1 | 2 |  KC |
 Mike Bell |
DE |  Colorado State |
| 1 | 3 |  CIN |
 Jack Thompson |
QB |  Washington State |
| 1 | 4 |  CHI |
 Dan Hampton |
DT |  Arkansas |
| 1 | 5 | BUF |
 Jerry Butler |
WR |  Clemson |
| 1 | 6 |  BAL |
 Barry Krauss |
LB |  Alabama |
| 1 | 7 |  NYG |
 Phil Simms |
QB | Morehead State University |
| 1 | 8 |  LA |
 Ottis Anderson |
RB |  Miami |
| 1 | 9 | CHI |
 Al Harris |
LB |  Arizona State |
| 1 | 10 |  DET |
 Keith Dorney |
G |  Penn State |
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