Cameron Coleman

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Cameron Coleman
Auburn TigersNo. 8
Position Wide receiver
ClassFreshman
Personal information
Born: (2006-08-14) August 14, 2006 (age 17) [1]
Phenix City, Alabama, U.S.
Height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight197 lb (89 kg)
Career history
College Auburn (2024–present)
High school Central High School
(Phenix City, Alabama)

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. [2]

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Early life and high school

Coleman grew up in Phenix City, Alabama and attended Central High School. [3] [4] He caught 31 passes for 542 yards and six touchdowns as a junior. [5]

Coleman was originally rated a four-star recruit by most recruiting services but was later rerated as a five-star prospect. [6] He ended his career ranked the nation’s #2 wide receiver and #5 overall recruit. [2]

He led his Central Phenix City High School team to the state championship where they defeated Thompson High School 21-19.

He signed to play college football at Auburn over offers from Clemson, Texas A&M, Florida State, and LSU. [7] [8]

Personal life

Coleman's father, Bobby Coleman, played college football at Alabama State. [9]

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References

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  2. 1 2 "Cam Coleman, Auburn Tigers, Wide Receiver". 247Sports. Retrieved 2024-07-15.
  3. Cole, Adam (August 22, 2023). "SUPER 8 SENIORS: Cam Coleman carries torch at Central-Phenix City pipeline". Opelika-Auburn News . Retrieved September 27, 2023.
  4. 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.
  5. Weiler, Curt (June 10, 2023). "FSU makes impact on 2024 wide receiver Cam Coleman during Elite Camp visit". Rivals.com . Retrieved September 27, 2023.
  6. 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.
  7. Khan Jr., Sam (July 4, 2023). "Texas A&M lands commitment from 5-star WR Cameron Coleman". The Athletic . Retrieved September 27, 2023.
  8. "Texas A&M secures commitment from 5-star WR Cameron Coleman". The Dallas Morning News . July 4, 2023.
  9. Pinkston, Cole (March 29, 2023). "Priority in-state WR target arrives in Auburn for Wednesday visit". On3.com.