Willie Colon (American football)

Willie Colon
Colon with the New York Jets in 2014
No. 74, 66
PositionOffensive guard
Personal information
Born (1983-04-09) April 9, 1983
The Bronx, New York, U.S.
Height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight315 lb (143 kg)
Career information
High schoolNew York (NY) Cardinal Hayes
CollegeHofstra
NFL draft2006: 4th round, 131st overall pick
Career history
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics
Games played100
Games started100
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Willie Colon (born April 9, 1983) is an American former professional football player who was a guard in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the fourth round of the 2006 NFL draft. He was part of the Steelers' Super Bowl XLIII victory over the Arizona Cardinals. He played college football for the Hofstra Pride. He currently is a guest sports analyst for First Things First on Fox Sports 1 (FS1).

Early life and college

Colon attended Cardinal Hayes High School in The Bronx. As a senior, he received the Cardinal Hayes Outstanding Defensive Player Award as the defensive MVP. He chose to attend Hofstra, majoring in interdisciplinary studies. Colon is of Puerto Rican descent.

Professional career

Pittsburgh Steelers

Colon was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the fourth round (131st overall) of the 2006 NFL draft.[1] He started the first two games of his career in Weeks 16 and 17 of the 2006 season, replacing an injured Max Starks. This sparked a position battle with Starks for starting right tackle, which continued through an unspectacular 2007 season.[2] Colon was a member of the Steelers' Super Bowl XLIII championship team of 2008–2009, winning the game against the Arizona Cardinals. He re-signed with the Steelers after the 2008 season for a one-year deal worth $2.2 million.[3]

While working out during the offseason in June 2010, Colon tore his Achilles tendon, forcing him to miss the entire 2010 NFL season.

On July 29, 2011, Colon signed a five-year deal worth $29 million with the Steelers.[4] In week 1 against the Baltimore Ravens, Colon tore his triceps and missed the rest of the season.

Colon was released from the Steelers on March 13, 2013.[5]

New York Jets

The New York Jets signed Colon to a one–year contract on March 15, 2013.[6] The New York Jets re-signed Colon to a one-year contract worth $2 million on March 19, 2014.

Post-football career

Morning Men

Colon joined the Morning Men Radio Show on SiriusXM Mad Dog Sports Radio on channel 82, becoming the 3rd host alongside Evan Cohen and Mike Babchik.

References

  1. ^ "2006 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 9, 2023.
  2. ^ "Official site of the Pittsburgh Steelers - Roster". Archived from the original on September 1, 2008.
  3. ^ Steelers Re-sign OL Colon SI.com, March 11, 2009
  4. ^ Steelers Sign Willie Colon & Jonathan ScottMike Vukovcan, CBSLocal (Pittsburgh)
  5. ^ Hensley, Jamison (March 13, 2013). "Steelers release guard Willie Colon". ESPN.com. Retrieved December 13, 2021.
  6. ^ Orr, Conor (March 15, 2013). "Jets sign veteran guard Willie Colon". The Star-Ledger. Archived from the original on March 18, 2013. Retrieved March 15, 2013.
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