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Position | Wide receiver |
Class | Freshman |
Personal information | |
Born: | (2006-08-14) August 14, 2006 (age 18) Phenix City, Alabama, U.S. |
Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
Weight | 197 lb (89 kg) |
Career history | |
College | Auburn (2024โpresent) |
High school | Central High School (Phenix City, Alabama) |
Cameron Coleman (born August 14, 2006) is an American football wide receiver for the Auburn Tigers. He was the #5 ranked recruit in the 2024 recruiting class.
Early life and high school
Coleman grew up in Phenix City, Alabama and attended Central High School where he played under Patrick Nix, a former Auburn quarterback and the father of Bo Nix. Coleman had 31 receptions for 542 yards and six touchdowns as a junior. As a senior Coleman caught 61 passes for 1,372 yards and 18 touchdowns, leading Central to the state championship where he was named the games Most Valuable Player in a 21-19 victory over Thompson High School. Coleman was rated as a five-star prospect and the nation's second ranked receiver recruit. He originally committed to play college football at Texas A&M before flipping to Auburn University.
Personal life
Coleman's father, Bobby Coleman, played college football at Alabama State.
References
- ^ "Cam Coleman, Auburn, Wide Receiver". 247Sports. January 19, 2024. Retrieved June 25, 2024.
- Cole, Adam (August 22, 2023). "SUPER 8 SENIORS: Cam Coleman carries torch at Central-Phenix City pipeline". Opelika-Auburn News. Retrieved September 27, 2023.
- Wigfield, Jimmy (October 20, 2023). "Texas A&M commit Cam Coleman stars as No. 1 Central-Phenix City downs No. 3 Auburn". AL.com. Retrieved October 31, 2023.
- Weiler, Curt (June 10, 2023). "FSU makes impact on 2024 wide receiver Cam Coleman during Elite Camp visit". Rivals.com. Retrieved September 27, 2023.
- "Cam Coleman, Auburn Tigers, Wide Receiver". 247Sports. Retrieved October 23, 2024.
- Thomas, Ben (April 14, 2023). "Recruiting Roundup: Best is yet to come for Central-Phenix City WR Cameron Coleman". AL.com. Retrieved September 27, 2023.
- Khan Jr., Sam (July 4, 2023). "Texas A&M lands commitment from 5-star WR Cameron Coleman". The Athletic. Retrieved September 27, 2023.
- "Texas A&M secures commitment from 5-star WR Cameron Coleman". The Dallas Morning News. July 4, 2023.
- Pinkston, Cole (March 29, 2023). "Priority in-state WR target arrives in Auburn for Wednesday visit". On3.com.