Leonard Coleman was drafted No. 8 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 1984 NFL Draft out of Vanderbilt. 49 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 9 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #8
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1984
- NFL games
- 49
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 923rd at Vanderbilt
The pick
How Leonard Coleman came off the board in 1984.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
Vanderbilt
SEC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
49 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 9 career approximate value
- Games played
- 49
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 923rd among Vanderbilt picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 778% of career value
- Final season
- 19895 years after the draft
Around pick 8
Who came off the board on either side of Leonard Coleman.
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Arizona
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Other DB picks from Vanderbilt
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About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Leonard Coleman in the 1984 NFL Draft
Leonard Coleman is a Defensive back out of Vanderbilt selected No. 8 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 1984 NFL Draft. 49 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 9 career approximate value Vanderbilt has produced 55 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Leonard Coleman drafted?
Leonard Coleman was selected No. 8 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 1984 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1984/leonard-coleman.
What college did Leonard Coleman play for?
Leonard Coleman played college football at Vanderbilt in the SEC. See every Vanderbilt draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/vanderbilt-commodores.
How did Leonard Coleman's NFL career turn out?
49 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 9 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1984/leonard-coleman.