5 Facts You Might Not Have Known About Keon Coleman

FSU wide receiver Keon Coleman is one of the most talked about wide receivers to enter the 2024 NFL Draft. 

The FSU athlete is a powerhouse on the field, and he is also very interesting off the field. Coleman sat down with Former FSU and NFL player Bryant McFadden on his show, All Things Covered to discuss his past, FSU, his interests, and more.

1. Coleman wasn’t always only a football player.

Before transferring to Florida State this year, Coleman played for Michigan State. However, he didn’t just play football there. The 20-year-old was also a part of the basketball team. This was before he moved to FSU and decided to focus solely on football.

McFadden shared that Coleman became the first player since 1992 to score a basket and a touchdown for a top-10 team.

When asked about how he handled doing two sports, Coleman said it was a “smooth transition” since he had balanced both since high school.

2. Coleman chose FSU for more than just their impressive athletics

“I’m gonna start with the traditions part,” Coleman said after McFadden asked why he chose to transfer to FSU. “[There are] a lot of great players that have been here, [and ] a lot of Prime Time games,” Coleman shared. “Florida State means something– even when the seasons weren’t as good, it still meant something to be able to represent a brand like that. That meant a lot.”

Of course, he also mentioned the athletic side of things, but gave a lot of credit to his teammates, saying “I get to play with a bunch of great guys.“

3. Says being selfless is a necessity at FSU

McFadden asked Coleman what he would tell any potential recruit thinking about moving to FSU and Coleman shared some great advice. 

“I’m going to be completely honest. If you don’t want to sacrifice being selfless for the greater good of the team then don’t come here,” he said. “If you don’t want to work hard, don’t step foot on the campus.”

It may sound harsh, but it shows just how much Coleman cares about the sport and his role in it.

4. He likes to Match his watch wristband and mouthpiece with his opponent’s colors every week

“See the Blue for Duke?” Coleman asked. “I just match the team that we play …And the mouthpiece to match it.”

He noted that he doesn’t think he’s taken the watch off since the spring. He said he started with a plain black band, but those who watch him and have watchbands support his plan and send him whatever colors he needs to match his opponents.

“Every single team. Gold for Wake Forest, purple for North Alabama, I’ve got orange, I’ve got blue, I’ve got orange and blue for Florida. I’ve got green for Miami, I’ve got all of them,” Coleman stated. 

5. Coleman likes to give back

McFadden asked Coleman what he would be doing if he wasn’t scoring touchdowns. The Seminole noted several alternate career paths.

He says he would probably do something related to giving back to the community and shared a few possible careers he might have pursued.

“I think I would like to get into coaching at some point or maybe real estate, being an accountant, something like that. I like money and [also] just being able to give back to the community. So anyway I can give back to the community, that’s pretty much me.

Victoria Jonach is an aspiring writer and media analyst fascinated by what kinds of activities players participate in off the football field. Growing up in New Jersey, she is a New York Giants fan and attends Rutgers University, pursuing a career in Journalism and Media Studies. She writes for FirstRoundMock.com covering anticipated draft picks and their acts of volunteerism, entrepreneurship, and other interests that shape these individuals.