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1989 NFL Draft · Rd 2 · #43 overall

Eric Coleman Wyoming Draft

Eric Coleman was drafted No. 43 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1989 NFL Draft out of Wyoming. 15 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value

Overall pick
#43
Round
2
Draft class
1989
NFL games
15
Career AV
120th at Wyoming

The pick

How Eric Coleman came off the board in 1989.

Drafted by

New England Patriots

Rd 2 · #43 overall · AFC East

Full 1989 draft class (335 picks)
Position
Defensive back DB
College
Wyoming Mountain West at the draft
Side of the ball
Defense

NFL career

15 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value

Games played
15
Career approximate value
120th among Wyoming picks
AV with the drafting club
1100% of career value
Final season
19901 years after the draft

Around pick 43

Who came off the board on either side of Eric Coleman.

#41 Doug Widell G · DEN Boston College #42 Dennis Byrd DT · NYJ Tulsa #44 Joe Tofflemire C · SEA Arizona #45 Frank Stams LB · LAR Notre Dame

Wyoming in the 1989 draft

Teammates who went in the same class.

#128 David Edeen DE · ARI Wyoming #249 Pat Rabold DT · BUF Wyoming

Other DB picks from Wyoming

The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.

#121 Chris Prosinski DB · JAX · 2011 Wyoming #184 John Wendling DB · BUF · 2007 Wyoming #208 Derrick Martin DB · BAL · 2006 Wyoming #122 Marqueston Huff DB · TEN · 2014 Wyoming #187 Lee Vaughn DB · DAL · 1997 Wyoming #295 John Salley DB · ATL · 1983 Wyoming

About this draft profile

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Eric Coleman in the 1989 NFL Draft

Eric Coleman is a Defensive back out of Wyoming selected No. 43 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1989 NFL Draft. 15 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value Wyoming has produced 40 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Where was Eric Coleman drafted?

Eric Coleman was selected No. 43 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1989 NFL Draft (Rd 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1989/eric-coleman.

What college did Eric Coleman play for?

Eric Coleman played college football at Wyoming in the Mountain West. See every Wyoming draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/wyoming-cowboys.

How did Eric Coleman's NFL career turn out?

15 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1989/eric-coleman.