B. J. Coleman
College football player
Bryon Elwyn "B. J." Coleman Jr. (born September 16, 1988) is an American former professional football quarterback. He played college football for the Chattanooga Mocs after transferring there from Tennessee. He was selected by the Green Bay Packers in the seventh round of the 2012 NFL draft.
Early life
Bryon Elwyn Coleman Jr. was born on September 16, 1988. He played high school football at The McCallie School in Chattanooga. He passed for 1,993 yards and 15 touchdowns his sophomore year in 2004 and 2,203 yards and 19 touchdowns as a junior in 2005. As a senior in 2006, he completed 166 of 257 passes for 2,927 yards and 19 touchdowns while also rushing for 241 yards and seven touchdowns. Coleman earned Division II AAA first-team All-State honors his senior year.
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