Kurt Coleman

Kurt Coleman (born July 1, 1988) is an American football safety for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the Eagles in the seventh round of the 2010 NFL Draft. He played college football at Ohio State.

Early years
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.

College career
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.

Philadelphia Eagles
Coleman was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the seventh round (244th overall) 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 (64 and 8 yards).

In a November 7, 2010 game against the Indianapolis Colts, Coleman made a helmet-to-helmet hit on Colts wide receiver Austin Collie. Collie was immobilized as he was carried off the field on a stretcher and was later diagnosed with a concussion. Coleman was assessed a personal foul penalty, but was not fined for the hit.

In a November 15, 2010 game against the Washington Redskins, Coleman made an interception at the Redskins' 37-yard line, leading to the third touchdown in the first quarter.

In an October 16, 2011 game against the Washington Redskins, Coleman made three interceptions, returning them for 24 yards. He was the first Eagles player since 1966 to have three interceptions in one game. Thanks in large part to his performance, the Eagles snapped a four game losing streak with a 20-13 victory. Coleman was named the NFC Defensive Player of the Week. He was placed on injured reserve on December 28, due to a biceps injury.

Personal
Coleman co-founded the Ohio State chapter of Uplifting Athletes. Coleman's father, Ron, was diagnosed with breast cancer in December 2006. Ron works as an assistant principal at Walter E. Stebbins High School in Riverside, Ohio.