Erik Coleman was drafted No. 143 overall by the New York Jets in the 2004 NFL Draft out of Washington State. 123 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 33 career approximate value
2004 NFL Draft · Rd 5, Pick 11 · #143 overall
Erik Coleman Washington State Draft
Erik Coleman was drafted No. 143 overall by the New York Jets in the 2004 NFL Draft out of Washington State. 123 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 33 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #143
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 2004
- NFL games
- 123
- Years as starter
- 6
- Career AV
- 3313th at Washington State
The pick
How Erik Coleman came off the board in 2004.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- Measurables
- 5'11" · 200 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 258 prospect44.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
123 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 33 career approximate value
- Games played
- 123
- Seasons as a starter
- 6
- Career approximate value
- 3313th among Washington State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1958% of career value
- Final season
- 20128 years after the draft
Around pick 143
Who came off the board on either side of Erik Coleman.
Idaho
LSU
Boston College
Virginia Tech
Washington State in the 2004 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Washington State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Washington State · 2× Pro Bowl
#11
Marcus Trufant
DB · SEA · 2003
Washington State · 1× Pro Bowl
#36
Ricky Reynolds
DB · TB · 1987
Washington State
#27
Deone Bucannon
DB · ARI · 2014
Washington State
#125
Jason David
DB · IND
Washington State
#41
Lamont Thompson
DB · CIN · 2002
Washington State
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Erik Coleman in the 2004 NFL Draft
Erik Coleman is a Defensive back out of Washington State selected No. 143 overall by the New York Jets in the 2004 NFL Draft. 123 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 33 career approximate value Washington State has produced 96 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 Erik Coleman drafted?
Erik Coleman was selected No. 143 overall by the New York Jets in the 2004 NFL Draft (Rd 5, Pick 11). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2004/erik-coleman.
What college did Erik Coleman play for?
Erik Coleman played college football at Washington State in the Pac-10. See every Washington State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/washington-state-cougars.
How did Erik Coleman's NFL career turn out?
123 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 33 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2004/erik-coleman.