Cameron Coleman (born August 14, 2006)[1] is an American football wide receiver for the Auburn Tigers. He was the #5 ranked recruit in the 2024 recruiting class.[1]
| Auburn Tigers – No. 8 | |
|---|---|
| Position | Wide receiver |
| Class | Freshman |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | August 14, 2006[1] Phenix City, Alabama, U.S. |
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Weight | 197 lb (89 kg) |
| Career history | |
| College | Auburn (2024–present) |
| High school | Central High School (Phenix City, Alabama) |
Early life and high school
editColeman 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.[2][3] Coleman had 31 receptions for 542 yards and six touchdowns as a junior.[4] 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.[5] Coleman was rated as a five-star prospect and the nation's second ranked receiver recruit.[6][1] He originally committed to play college football at Texas A&M before flipping to Auburn University.[7][8]
Personal life
editColeman's father, Bobby Coleman, played college football at Alabama State.[9]
References
edit- ^ a b c d "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.