Auburn offensive lineman Shon Coleman is becoming very familiar with taking the stage in the month of May.
Just a few days after crossing a stage to receive his degree in public administration, Coleman took the stage Thursday night at the NFL Draft to announce the selection of Aaron Donald as the thirteenth overall pick to the St. Louis Rams.
Coleman, a former top prospect from Mississippi who was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia in 2010, is in New York for the occasion thanks to an agreement between the NFL and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Coleman's disease went into remission in April of 2010. He enrolled in classes in January 2011 and made his Auburn football debut in September of 2013 against Arkansas State.
While he plans to enroll in graduate courses, the sophomore is now in a position battle with Patrick Miller to take over Greg Robinson's starting role at left tackle.
This is the second consecutive year the NFL and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital have cooperated to announce a draft pick. 13-year-old Markell Gregoire announced the 15th overall pick in 2013.
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