Selected by the Cleveland Browns with the 76th overall pick in the 2016 NFL Draft, Shon Coleman’s career with the NFL has just begun. Yet the journey for Coleman hasn’t been easy. Coleman had to go through a lot to get to where he is today, and his story is an inspiring one. Soon after …
The story of how JJ Birden ended up playing football in the NFL is one of dogged perseverance and self-belief. Birden was always an athlete, starting out as a track star and advancing to the Olympic trials. He also wanted to play college football; but there was a problem. At 5'10" and 150 pounds, he was considered too small. His coach helped him realize his dream of playing football.
The final pick in the NFL’s 2015 Annual Draft has been awarded to the Arizona Cardinals. The draft is set to be held in Chicago, Illinois from April 30 to May 2, 2015. Being the last pick in the NFL Draft is actually an honor, because that player earns the distinction of being named ‘Mr. Irrelevant,’ and is an honored participant in one of the NFL’s greatest traditions.
