.jpg) Colon with theNew York Jets in 2014 | |||||||
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| Position | Offensive guard | ||||||
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| Born | (1983-04-09)April 9, 1983 (age 42) The Bronx, New York, U.S. | ||||||
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||||||
| Weight | 315 lb (143 kg) | ||||||
| Career information | |||||||
| High school | New York (NY) Cardinal Hayes | ||||||
| College | Hofstra | ||||||
| NFL draft | 2006: 4th round, 131st overall pick | ||||||
| Career history | |||||||
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Willie Colon (born April 9, 1983) is an American former professionalfootballguard. He was selected by thePittsburgh Steelers in the fourth round of the2006 NFL draft. He was part of the Steelers'Super Bowl XLIII victory over theArizona Cardinals. He playedcollege football atHofstra University. He currently is a guest sports analyst forFirst Things First onFox Sports 1 (FS1).
Colon attendedCardinal Hayes High School inThe Bronx. As a senior, he received the Cardinal Hayes Outstanding Defensive Player Award as the defensive MVP. He chose to attendHofstra, majoring in interdisciplinary studies. Colon is of Puerto Rican descent.
Colon was selected by thePittsburgh Steelers in the fourth round (131st overall) of the2006 NFL draft.[1] He started the first two games of his career in Weeks 16 and 17 of the2006 season, replacing an injuredMax Starks. This sparked a position battle with Starks for starting right tackle, which continued through an unspectacular 2007 season.[2] Colon was a member of the Steelers'Super Bowl XLIII championship team of 2008–2009, winning the game against the Arizona Cardinals. He re-signed with the Steelers after the 2008 season for a one-year deal worth $2.2 million.[3]
While working out during the offseason in June 2010, Colon tore his Achilles tendon, forcing him to miss the entire2010 NFL season.
On July 29, 2011, Colon signed a five-year deal worth $29 million with the Steelers.[4] In week 1 against theBaltimore Ravens, Colon tore his triceps and missed the rest of the season.
Colon was released from the Steelers on March 13, 2013.[5]
TheNew York Jets signed Colon to a one–year contract on March 15, 2013.[6] TheNew York Jets re-signed Colon to a one-year contract worth $2 million on March 19, 2014.
Colon joined the Morning Men Radio Show on SiriusXM Mad Dog Sports Radio on channel 82, becoming the 3rd host alongside Evan Cohen and Mike Babchik.