Willie Colon (American football)


 * For the Puerto Rican musician, see Willie Colón.

Willie Colon (born April 9, 1983) is an American football offensive Guard for the Pittsburgh Steelers. He was selected in the 4th round of the 2006 NFL Draft. He played college football for Hofstra University.

High school/college career
Colon attended Cardinal Hayes High School in The Bronx; as a senior, he received the Cardinal Hayes Outstanding Defensive Player Award as the defensive MVP. Colon chose to attend Hofstra, majoring in interdisciplinary studies. Colon is of Puerto Rican Descent.

Pittsburgh Steelers
Colon was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the fourth round (131st overall) of the 2006 NFL Draft. He started the first two games of his career in Weeks 16 and 17 of the 2006 season, replacing an injured Max Starks. This sparked a position battle with Max Starks for starting right tackle, which continued through an unspectacular 2007 season. Colon was a member of the Steelers' Super Bowl XLIII championship team. He re-signed with the Steelers after the 2008 season for a one-year deal worth $2.2 million.

While working out during the offseason in June 2010, Colon tore his Achilles tendon, forcing him to miss the entire 2010 NFL Season.

On July 29, 2011, Colon signed a five-year deal worth $29 million with the Pittsburgh Steelers.

In week 1 against the Baltimore Ravens, Colon tore his triceps and missed the rest of the season.